2017 NFL Mock Draft: Big Trades Reshape Both Conferences

Oct 8, 2016; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Jabrill Peppers (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Jabrill Peppers (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Jake Rudock (15) throws a pass as he pressured by Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during the second quarter in the 2016 Citrus Bowl at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Jake Rudock (15) throws a pass as he pressured by Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during the second quarter in the 2016 Citrus Bowl at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

31. Pittsburgh Steelers

Florida. Jarrad Davis . 31. player. 55. Linebacker is becoming a serious concern for the Pittsburgh Steelers. James Harrison and Lawrence Timmons are battling Father Time. Bud Dupree and Ryan Shazier have health problems and Jarvis Jones is looking like a bust. There just aren’t a lot of guarantees in that group at the moment. This leads one to think they have to go get more help in the draft in order to provide more insurance. Doesn’t matter if it’s insider or outside at this point. <p>The beauty of Jarrad Davis is he can be of help in almost every aspect. He’s an athletic and rangy player who can cover lots of ground. He’s aggressive at the line of scrimmage, able to bring heat as a blitzer. In coverage? Though not a natural in coverage he understands what his job is in such situations and is rarely beaten badly by his assignments. The versatile ways in which he can be utilized make him exactly the type of reinforcements this defense needs.</p>. LB