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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Bold Trades Reshape The AFC

By Erik Lambert

Sep 10, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) looks to throw in the first quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) looks to throw in the first quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 3, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7) runs the ball after a catch against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Dennis Briggs (20) during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7) runs the ball after a catch against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Dennis Briggs (20) during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports /

28. Pittsburgh Steelers

It didn’t take the Ladarius Green experiment long to fall apart for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It seems their aversion to free agency has made them rusty when it comes to pinpointing quality players who can help them. So if they plan to replace departed veteran Heath Miller, it will probably come via their bread and butter in the draft. Good news is the 2017 class should feature a number of quality options. <p>While Howard and Butt are getting the bulk of the attention among the top tight end prospects, Virginia Tech hopeful Bucky Hodges is gaining a sleeper following. At 6’6″ he’s got plenty of size. A former quarterback, he shows an advanced ability to read coverages and as a result understands how to exploit them. Add in some plus speed and athleticism and this is a dangerous pass catcher who can hurt defenses no matter where he lines up. Put him in that Steelers attack? Forget about it.</p>. TE. Virginia Tech. Bucky Hodges . 28. player. 55

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