2017 NFL Mock Draft: New Regimes Create New Problems

S. Michigan. Jabrill Peppers . 25. player. 10. Rick Smith is one of the better GMs in the business and he understands great teams can’t be built without taking some risks. Often that could mean going for somebody who might not be a finished product. Somebody with elite caliber athleticism and physical traits, but aren’t quite set in their defined position. In such cases it falls on the eye of the scouts and the ability of the coaching staff to get the absolute most out of that young mans’ potential. <p>There is little argument that Jabrill Peppers might be the best athlete in the draft. His punt returns, running plays and all around versatility prove that much. What is holding him back in the eyes of many is the lack of development he’s shown at his main position of safety. There is no doubt he can be a quality box man who tackles and rushes the passer. What people don’t know is if he can be any sort of factor in coverage. The Texans are willing to bank on Romeo Crennel finding out.</p>