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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Early Trade Blitz Seeks Pressure

By Erik Lambert

Nov 5, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) goes into the end zone after scoring a forth quarter touchdown run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-20. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) goes into the end zone after scoring a forth quarter touchdown run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-20. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) during the first quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) during the first quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via CHI from TEN)

6. player. 48. The defensive line for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers isn’t getting the job done. Indeed the entire Bucs defense is bad. They rank 28th overall in the league and have managed just 17 sacks on the season. It’s little wonder they’ve struggled to win games. Gerald McCoy remains their best player in the middle but he’s flanked by a series of role players or unprovens on the edges. Until they find a serious edge rusher who can take advantage of his presence, they can’t hope to succeed. <p>That’s why they trade up to get Derek Barnett. The Tennessee defensive end is one of the most consistently productive pass rushers in college football. He had nine sacks as a freshman, 10 as a sophomore and already has nine against as a junior. He just has an inherent sense of how to beat blockers and get after the quarterback. His body type and playing style are a good fit for the Buccaneers’ scheme too. It’s an easy decision to make.</p>. DE. Tennessee. Derek Barnett

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