2017 NFL Mock Draft: Three Full Rounds of Mayhem

Demarcus Walker . 31. player. 123. The 4-3 defense has its own complexities, but at it’s heart it’s a very simple scheme. If the front four is able to generate pressure on its own, the remaining seven players on the field are free to play coverage, making it almost impossible to pass the ball against. The Dallas Cowboys aren’t at that level yet and the primary reason is their front four wins less on talent and more on good coaching and effort. They still need to find an edge rusher who can force offenses to adjust. <p>Demarcus Walker may not win the prize for best athlete in this class but he would make a terrific fit for a 4-3 defensive end. He loves to play with his hand in the dirt, comes off the ball with burst and attitude and doesn’t relent in his pursuit of the football. It’s why he’s been able to rack up so many sacks and tackles for loss. Blockers find he seems to get stronger as the game gets later, which is often counter intuitive for defensive players.</p>. DE. Florida State