2017 NFL Mock Draft: Early Trade Blitz Seeks Pressure

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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Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) attempts a pass as Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) defends during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) attempts a pass as Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) defends during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Jacksonville Jaguars (via ARI)

S. Michigan. Jabril Peppers . 9. player. 52. Will Gus Bradley be back? That is the question that will dominate the rest of this year for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He’s had four years to make them a winner and not only failed but failed badly. Based on their level of young talent, this team is playing far belong its capabilities. That falls at the feet of the head coach. Whomever ends up replacing Bradley must continue to add potential playmakers. Getting a dynamic safety could end being a final piece on defense. <p>The tricky part with Jabrill Peppers is he’s not a finished product. There is no debating the fact that the Michigan star is the most exciting player in college football. He plays multiple positions and creates a lot of big plays. Still, his primary position is safety and his play there has been solid but unremarkable. Not a lot of impact plays. Much of that may have to do with his constantly moving around. Hopefully settling at just safety will make him the star he should be.</p>