2017 NFL Mock Draft: Trade Bonanza Causes Titanic League Shift

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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) in action against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

11. New Orleans Saints

11. player. 15. Take one look at the New Orleans Saints defense and the problems don’t take long in showing up. Every level of the unit needs help, but head coach Sean Payton didn’t mince words about where the team must focus in the draft. They have to find another pass rusher to pair with Cameron Jordan. In truth the defense hasn’t been the same since losing Junior Galette. Since then they’ve been trying to overcome that loss. <p>It would seem the time for straightforward tactics has come. Holding the #11 pick gives them an excellent chance to get a difference-maker. Tim Williams showed at Alabama just how disruptive he could be coming off the edge. He’s got explosion and bend on his side, along with some violent hands when he chooses to use them. Put him on that fast Superdome track with the crowd noise, he’s sure to do plenty of damage.</p>. OLB. Alabama. Tim Williams

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