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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Three Full Rounds of Mayhem

By Erik Lambert

Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) scans the Stanford Cardinal defense at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) scans the Stanford Cardinal defense at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 NFL Draft Malik McDowell
Nov 28, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) scores a on an interception return during the second half of a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

26. Green Bay Packers

player. 49. Traditionally Ted Thompson has always believed in getting his defensive linemen early in the draft. It may not be the most pressing need but the Green Bay Packers front line is a vital key to their success. If they can find one who is able to create pressure on the quarterback, a luxury in a 3-4 scheme, then life becomes that much easier for their linebackers and secondary. Besides, Datone Jones isn’t working out there and Kenny Clark remains an unknown. <p>Malik McDowell was a young talent who stood out in an otherwise bad year for Michigan State football. While a little on the thin side, his combination of length, quickness and awareness made him a hassle for offensive linemen every week. His development is still in the early stages. At times he can dominate but then disappears for a few series. Building consistency and adding a little more weight will be just the ticket to get him revved up.</p>. DE. Michigan State. Malik McDowell . 26

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