2017 NFL Mock Draft: Trade Bonanza Causes Titanic League Shift

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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

6. New England Patriots (via CHI)

Alabama. Reuben Foster . 6. player. 47. The always crafty New England Patriots just know how to pick their moments to strike for top tier talent. After dealing Jimmy Garoppolo to the Cleveland Browns for the #12 pick, something that is widely expected around the league, they take it a step further. Using their 2nd and 3rd round choices they swing a deal to move up to #6 with Chicago. Given the uncertainty surrounding their linebacker position, what they do next is almost a no brainer. <p>Reuben Foster is one of the best inside linebackers to come out of college in a long time. He’s already drawing comparisons to Patrick Willis. A smart, instinctive and ferocious hunter who delivers nasty hits and sucks up ball carriers like a vacuum cleaner. Running in his direction is often futile and he’s also no slouch in coverage either. A true three-down player who does his job on every single snap.</p>. ILB

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