2017 NFL Mock Draft: QB Rush Sparks Bold Trades

Oct 15, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws as Stanford Cardinal linebacker Bobby Okereke (20) pressures in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws as Stanford Cardinal linebacker Bobby Okereke (20) pressures in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) reacts to a pass interference called against him during the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) reacts to a pass interference called against him during the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

16. New York Giants (via ARI)

player. 31. Why would the New York Giants trade up in the draft to get a middle linebacker? The simplest reasoning is because the player might be pretty good, but also because they have none. In truth their entire linebacking corps is pedestrian at best. It’s a big reason why this team is so inconsistent. Looking at the history, the best Giants defenses always had quality linebackers. It’s not a coincidence those days haven’t come back. Steve Spagnuolo can’t hope to rev things up without guys he can trust at that position. <p>Reuben Foster is steadily emerging as one of the best option in the draft. Not surprising since he comes from Alabama, a program notorious for producing quality linebackers. Scouts are falling in love with his game. He’s a downhill, attacking player who covers the run extremely well and knows how to deliver some nasty hits. At the same time he good in space and shows enough range to drop back in coverage. There aren’t a lot of holes in his skill set. That would be a change for this Giants defense.</p>. ILB. Alabama. Reuben Foster . 16