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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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October 1, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) brings down Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 1, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) brings down Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

14. Indianapolis Colts

player. 46. There really is no escaping this reality for the Indianapolis Colts. The retirement of Robert Mathis has put them in a bind. Erik Walden, who was their most productive pass rusher in 2016 is in his 30s as well. This team has zero young edge defenders who can get after the quarterback. The bust of former 1st round pick Bjorn Werner is looming ever larger. Correcting the mistakes of Ryan Grigson will be priority one for whomever the next GM is. <p>Grabbing Takkarist McKinley with the first pick is a good way to start. The athletic edge rusher from UCLA really came into his own this past season, showing more explosive athleticism than ever before. Everything from the change-of-direction ability to the aggressive snap anticipation hint he’s a great fit for a 3-4 scheme. Put him on a fast dome turf and it’s even better. Him across from Walden will be something to work with.</p>. OLB. UCLA. Takkarist McKinley . 14

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