2017 NFL Mock Draft: Mad Rush At Start For Top Defenders

Marlon Humphrey . 10. player. 15. Some will argue it’s time for the New Orleans Saints to think about getting the heir to Drew Brees. Problem is this isn’t the class to be doing that. So if they can’t think about that direction, then giving him a better defense is the other direction they must go. Improving their ability to stop opponents through the air remains high. Numerous attempts to shore up the secondary have met with mostly failed results. It’s time they flipped that script. <p>Marlon Humphrey is tops on many boards as the best cornerback in the class. He’s got that coveted mix of size and sticky coverage ability. Put him on the boundary and he’ll lock down any receiver he lines up across from. He’s also a dedicated run defender as they all must be at Alabama. Some are just concerned he might be a bit stiff when dropping back, opening him up to double moves against faster receivers. Still, the positives should outweigh the negatives.</p>. CB. Alabama