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2017 NFL Mock Draft 4.0 – Final Draft Day Edition

By Jacob Camenker

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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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

13. Arizona Cardinals: LB Reuben Foster, Alabama

The Cardinals will be happy to have so many talented linebackers on the board with this pick. While they could consider Haason Reddick and Jarrad Davis, I ultimately think that Reuben Foster will be their guy. Foster could be one of the best players in this draft. He only falls due to some concerns related to his behavior at the Combine and a diluted sample he produced for a drug test. But he is too good for the Cardinals to pass up at No. 13 overall.

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    • 14. Philadelphia Eagles: TE O.J. Howard, Alabama

    The Eagles are going to take the best player available. Both Charles Harris and O.J. Howard make sense here, but Howard is far and away the better player. Howard is an athletic freak with a clean bill of health who should be one of the league’s best tight ends very quickly.

    Howard could come in and take over for Brent Celek as a starter across from Zach Ertz. Howard would give Carson Wentz another solid weapon, and the team would be happy to land him here. He is a potential top five pick, but he falls a bit due to the rise of Trubisky.

    15. Indianapolis Colts: LB Haason Reddick, Temple

    The Colts need help all over the field. On offense, they could stand to upgrade their line a bit to improve Andrew Luck’s spotty protection. Defensively, they need help at virtually every position. New general manager Chris Ballard came over from the Kansas City Chiefs front office, so there is a strong chance that he may want to upgrade the pass rush.

    During Ballard’s time in Kansas City, the team had a three headed monster with Tamba Hali, Justin Houston, and Dee Ford functioning as excellent pass rushers. The Colts do not have any players close to that caliber. At this juncture though, the Colts will look to add athleticism and Haason Reddick could be a strong option as a middle linebacker. He can play the edge in some scenarios, but he may be a big time player for the Colts.

    16. Baltimore Ravens: OT Cam Robinson, Alabama

    Ozzie Newsome loves Alabama prospects. The Ravens have a big hole at the right tackle position. Elsewhere along the line, the Ravens are looking to be a very solid team. They have a great young left tackle in Ronnie Stanley and two terrific guards. Adding Cam Robinson could be good news for the team.

    Robinson is likely going to be the first offensive tackle selected in this class. There is a mixed bag of reviews out there for the tackle, as some think that he can play the blind side while others say he belongs on the right. Some think he will have to be a guard. Regardless, the Ravens will find a way to use Robinson properly and accelerate his development. They need to make sure they give Joe Flacco a chance in the pocket if they are going to have success.

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