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2017 NFL Mock Draft: 7 Rounds of Trade-Fueled Action

By Erik Lambert

Mar 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett goes through workout drills during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett goes through workout drills during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA defensive end Takkarist Mckinley speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA defensive end Takkarist Mckinley speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

29. Green Bay Packers

UCLA. Takkarist McKinley . 29. player. 49. Julius Peppers, Nick Perry and Datone Jones will all be free agents this year. Clay Matthews is into his 30s. The pass rushing options could get thin for the Green Bay Packers in a hurry if they’re not careful. Their defense already has enough problems to sort through without allowing another one to form. Ted Thompson normally avoids taking linebackers early but this time he may not have a choice. <p>Don’t let the judgment be clouded by his shoulder issue. Takkarist McKinley will miss 4-6 months after surgery, but the fact is he played through that pain for two years and played well. This pick is about the long-term. Imagine what type of pass rusher he could become with two healthy shoulders? He proved his athletic and explosive prowess at the scouting combine. He’s tough, hard-nosed and physical. </p>. OLB

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