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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Wild Trade Throws Top 10 Out of Whack

By Erik Lambert

Oct 15, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) works out prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) works out prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

11. New Orleans Saints

CB. Florida. Teez Tabor . 11. player. 15. The New Orleans Saints (still) have one of the best offenses in the NFL. How much longer that will last is up for debate, but if they want to take advantage of it while they still can they have to improve a defense that has really been a problem the past couple years. Like “worst in the NFL” sort of problem. A big reason is their inability to find cornerbacks who can provide proper coverage. At least not for consistent stretches. <p>Good news for them that this 2017 class appears stacked with potential starters. Teez Tabor has been among the best of them since the college season began last year. An athletic, fluid and lengthy corner who shows no trouble handling his duties in man coverage. His ball skills are strong, as is the knack for turning defense into instant offense. Florida corners are thriving in the NFL these days, so the Saints should jump on that train.</p>

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