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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Cleveland Browns Get it Right

By Carl Cockerham

Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) intercepts a pass intended for Clemson Tigers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the second quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) intercepts a pass intended for Clemson Tigers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the second quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports /

player. 13. With the No. 7 overall pick in the draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select former Ohio State S Malik Hooker. If you watch enough tape on him, you’ll see that he’s as dynamic as they come. He is a single-high S that has the range to make plays all over the back end of the secondary. <p>He was so outstanding in 2016, he started drawing comparisons to legendary S Ed Reed. Then there were others that gave him a little less of an evaluation, comparing him to Earl Thomas. Either way, the guy has instincts to go with his range, making him an absolute ball hawk.</p> <p>The team that gets him will be happy to have a turnover machine from the day he arrives. The Los Angeles Chargers are set to be that happy team right here at No. 7 overall. He’s the perfect fit for the scheme DC Gus Bradley will be bringing to the Chargers this year.</p> <p>Under Bradley, the team will be running a lot of cover-1 and cover-3 so his range will be useful. The Chargers already have a fierce front-seven and their CBs will be back healthy. With Philip Rivers, Melvin Gordon and company on offense, they’re in the fight for a playoff spot.</p>. S. Ohio State. Malik Hooker. 7

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