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2017 NFL Mock Draft: The Crazy Train Arrives Late To 1st Round

By Erik Lambert

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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October 1, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) brings down Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 1, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) brings down Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

29. Green Bay Packers

player. 49. Aaron Rodgers may be grabbing all the headlines lately but the reality is the Green Bay Packers can’t afford to worry about him right now. Their problems lay with reloading a rapidly aging front seven on defense. Julius Peppers is gone. Clay Matthews is well into his 30s. Even the return of Nick Perry doesn’t erase the fact that their pass rush is entering dangerous territory from a depth perspective. It must be addressed sooner than later. <p>Ted Thompson loves exploiting his pipeline from UCLA, so he almost certainly has eyes for edge rusher Takkarist McKinley. Even with a bad shoulder for most of his college career, the young man still found ways to dominate at times. His injury has undergone surgery and should be fully healed by the time the regular season is set to begin. Imagine just how effective he might be at 100%. No doubt the Packers are.</p>. OLB. UCLA. Takkarist McKinley . 29

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