2017 NFL Mock Draft: Bold Trade Puts Cleveland All In

Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; Evanston, IL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Devonte Williams (2) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (1) in the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Evanston, IL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Devonte Williams (2) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (1) in the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /

27. Detroit Lions

Northwestern. Anthony Walker . 27. player. 50. The Detroit Lions need to find ways to add more bite to their defense. Ideally a defensive end who could rush the passer would be preferable but not many of them are available. Often one way a team can get around this problem is by adding linebackers who might bring added value as situational blitzers. Guys who can play the traditional roles of tackling and coverage but also understand how to create pressure. <p>That is basically what Anthony Walker has done for Alabama since he became a starter. In many ways he’s the classic 4-3 outside linebacker: fast, athletic, aggressive, a good tackler and able to drop into coverage. However, he’s shown prowess as an attacker at the line of scrimmage, making tackles for losses and having two sacks in 2016. Under the proper direction of somebody like Teryl Austin, he could be a welcome addition.</p>. OLB