2017 NFL Mock Draft: Three Full Rounds of Mayhem

LSU. Jamal Adams . 3. player. 57. Defensive backs almost never go in the top five of an NFL draft. Those spots are generally reserved for the classics: QBs, pass rushers, and pass protectors. However, these traditionalists haven’t seen the Chicago Bears secondary of late. It’s a train wreck in many places, especially at safety. Adrian Amos, Harold Jones-Quartey and Deon Bush haven’t been able to flip the switch in regards to playmaking. If this defense is ever to get off the ground, they need an enforcer on the back end. <p>Jamal Adams is the most well-rounded safety to come out of college in years. First and foremost he’s a big, tough kid who can be a violent striker on ball carriers around the line of scrimmage. He has the instinct to know where the ball is going before the snap and the range to go make a play on it. This can sometimes overshadow his athleticism. Adam has shown on a number of occasions he can handle covering tight ends or protecting against the deep strikes.</p>. S