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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Mike Williams Back in Top 10

By Carl Cockerham

Oct 15, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 7, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) sacks Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Hayden Rettig (11) in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 46-16. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) sacks Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Hayden Rettig (11) in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 46-16. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

56. The Cincinnati Bengals took a little tumble down the standings in 2016 after contending in 2015. The offense wasn’t quite the same without WRs Mohamed Sanu and Marvin Jones helping the passing attack.The Bengals still had QB Andy Dalton and WR A.J. Green to put points on the board. <p>But that isn’t enough when the defense goes from No. 11 in 2015 to No. 17 in 2016. The defense needs help stopping the run and getting after opposing QBs for this coming season. And DE Taco Charlton is the kind of player at that position the Bengals like to use.</p><div class=. DE. Michigan. Taco Charlton. 9. player

Charlton is 6’6″, 277 pounds with 34 1/4-inch long arms, the type of height and length the Bengals love. To go with that height and length, Charlton has good athleticism and gets off very well on the snap. That generally has opposing OTs scrambling behind the eightball when the play starts.

Charlton can turn speed to power very quickly so opposing OTs should beware of the bull rush. His arm length is also a good weapon against the run as it keeps opposing O-lineman off his chest. Charlton can go to Cincinnati, make a big immediate impact and put the Bengals back in the thick of things.

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Taco Charlton

DE, Michigan

Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals /

The Cincinnati Bengals took a little tumble down the standings in 2016 after contending in 2015. The offense wasn’t quite the same without WRs Mohamed Sanu and Marvin Jones helping the passing attack.The Bengals still had QB Andy Dalton and WR A.J. Green to put points on the board.

But that isn’t enough when the defense goes from No. 11 in 2015 to No. 17 in 2016. The defense needs help stopping the run and getting after opposing QBs for this coming season. And DE Taco Charlton is the kind of player at that position the Bengals like to use.

Charlton is 6’6″, 277 pounds with 34 1/4-inch long arms, the type of height and length the Bengals love. To go with that height and length, Charlton has good athleticism and gets off very well on the snap. That generally has opposing OTs scrambling behind the eightball when the play starts.

Charlton can turn speed to power very quickly so opposing OTs should beware of the bull rush. His arm length is also a good weapon against the run as it keeps opposing O-lineman off his chest. Charlton can go to Cincinnati, make a big immediate impact and put the Bengals back in the thick of things.

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