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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Aftermath of Greatest Super Bowl

By Carl Cockerham

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) sprints upfield as Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) pursues during the third quarter at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) sprints upfield as Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) pursues during the third quarter at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

We already know what the Oakland Raiders can do on offense, Latavius Murray or not. And the defense doesn’t need the overhaul many are starting to suggest these days. They got the main thing the needed, a real defensive coordinator to run the defense. <p>The CBs just need to play, man-press coverage as press bail and zone doesn’t work for them. They will get help from a much better pass rush as Aldon Smith gets to return in March. LBwise, the team needs to re-sign Perry Riley Jr.</p><div class=. DB. Michigan. Jabrill Peppers. 24. player. 28

With his speed and coverage ability, Bruce Irvin will make a good inside pair with him. It would also help to bring back Stacy McGee to go with Mario Edwards Jr. rushing the passer inside. That leaves the Raiders to draft the most versatile defensive player coming out..

Jabrill Peppers didn’t have a great year as he found his limit at playing LB. But in the secondary, he has no limits and he is especially solid as a slot CB. I had a change of heart here because his blazing speed and movement skills can match up with speed WRs.

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Jabrill Peppers

DB, Michigan

Las Vegas Raiders
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We already know what the Oakland Raiders can do on offense, Latavius Murray or not. And the defense doesn’t need the overhaul many are starting to suggest these days. They got the main thing the needed, a real defensive coordinator to run the defense.

The CBs just need to play, man-press coverage as press bail and zone doesn’t work for them. They will get help from a much better pass rush as Aldon Smith gets to return in March. LBwise, the team needs to re-sign Perry Riley Jr.

With his speed and coverage ability, Bruce Irvin will make a good inside pair with him. It would also help to bring back Stacy McGee to go with Mario Edwards Jr. rushing the passer inside. That leaves the Raiders to draft the most versatile defensive player coming out..

Jabrill Peppers didn’t have a great year as he found his limit at playing LB. But in the secondary, he has no limits and he is especially solid as a slot CB. I had a change of heart here because his blazing speed and movement skills can match up with speed WRs.

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