2017 NFL Mock Draft: New Regimes Create New Problems

CB. Alabama. Marlon Humphrey . 21. player. 50. The loss of Darius Slay for any time during 2016 painted a pretty clear picture for the Detroit Lions. They just aren’t strong enough in the defensive backfield and it very nearly cost them a playoff spot. Steps must be taken in order to guard against that happening again. Often the easiest solution is attacking the problem early in the draft, identifying potential cover corners. Per usual a relatively deep class comes to their rescue. <p>Marlon Humphrey is somewhat of an enigma in the scouting community. To some he’s hands down the best in the draft thanks to his mixture of size, ball skills and physicality. Others don’t think he’s got the fluidity or speed to handle the job in the NFL. It’s at least clear that he has talent and is the best cover man on the best defense in college football. That has to mean something. Give him to Teryl Austin and let things play out.</p>