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2017 NFL Mock Draft: New Regimes Create New Problems

By Erik Lambert

Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-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 /

12. Carolina Panthers (via CLE)

12. player. 87. Dave Gettleman has stuck to the belief that the Carolina Panthers build their defenses from front to back. That’s why Josh Norman was allowed to walk in free agency. It’s about applying pressure with the front four and forcing offenses to pass against seven men in coverage. It’s almost impossible when the scheme works, which is why teams that run it invest so heavily in defensive linemen. Don’t expect that to change for Carolina. <p>If they are able to land Derek Barnett at this spot, it might be considered an all-time steal. The Tennessee defensive end has terrorized quarterbacks throughout his time in college, tying Von Miller for the 10th most in NCAA history with 33 sacks. He’s a classic 4-3 type. He can hold the edge against the run but is at his best getting up the field. Though strong enough to win with power, he’s even more dangerous when he bends the edge and uses his explosion.</p>. DE. Tennessee. Derek Barnett

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