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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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December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) intercepts a pass intended for Clemson Tigers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) intercepts a pass intended for Clemson Tigers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Chicago Bears (via NYJ)

57. The Chicago Bears have a long way to go before they’re ready to become a serious contender in the NFC. Right now their fastest track to at least being relevant is through their defense. It showed definite signs of being a force in 2016. The area that seems to hurt them the most though was the secondary. Especially the safety position. The utter lack of playmaking from their current crop was sobering. It’s been over a decade since they fielded a stud at that position. <p>After a move back with New York to acquire extra picks, they secure one of the most enticing safety prospects to come around in years. Malik Hooker only started one year at Ohio State, but that was all he needed to make an impact. Seven interceptions and three defensive touchdowns worth of impact. This is the kind of free safety that is so rare in the NFL. Even with his inexperience and technique concerns, the upside is astronomical for Hooker.</p>. S. Ohio State. Malik Hooker . 6. player

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