2017 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterback Plunge Alters Entire Board

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Oct 8, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) returns the interception during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

4. San Diego Chargers (via JAX)

player. 13. The Los Angeles Chargers are close to having one of the top defenses in the NFL, and they know it too. That’s a big reason why they worked hard to hire Gus Bradley as defensive coordinator. Regardless of his rough go in Jacksonville, he’s always been a top defensive mind. He’ll see right away that this unit has a stout front seven headlined by Joey Bosa, Jatavis Brown and Denzel Perryman among others. If they can add somebody on the back end to compliment that, all bets are off. <p>That is why they jump up in the draft to grab Malik Hooker. This young man is one of the most impressive talents seen at that safety position in years. Such a naturally gifted ball hawk who claimed seven interceptions and three defensive touchdowns in his first year as a starter for Ohio State. His size and athleticism stand out almost immediately. He’s only going to get better with more experience.</p>. FS. Ohio State. Malik Hooker . 4

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