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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Top Quarterbacks Start Their Rise

By Erik Lambert

Nov 29, 2014; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws a pass during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Wolfpack won 35-7. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2014; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws a pass during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Wolfpack won 35-7. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) and Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Avery Gennesy (65) in action during the game at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) and Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Avery Gennesy (65) in action during the game at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Carolina Panthers

87. The Carolina Panthers defense is built around having a loaded front seven. That means a dynamic front four and effective tackling linebackers. Though they were able to fix some of the problems that plagued them early in the season, it wasn’t enough. Besides that their most effective pass rusher Mario Addison will be a free agent and Charles Johnson isn’t getting any younger either. This team needs an edge presence to keep that defensive line strong. <p>This class is loaded with potential pass rushers and Derek Barnett is an ideal fit for what the Panthers do. He’s a tough, strong, and explosive defensive end who has perfected the art of getting after the quarterback. He racked up 32 sacks at Tennessee in his career, putting him just one shy of the top 10 in college football history and tied with the great Reggie White for the most in school history. Put him next to Kawann Short and let him hunt.</p>. DE. Tennessee. Derek Barnett . 9. player

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