2017 NFL Mock Draft: The Final 7-Round Apocalypse

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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 /

7. Los Angeles Chargers

Malik Hooker . 7. player. 13. They’ll never admit it, but the Chargers made a mistake when they let Eric Weddle walk in free agency last year. His absence was evident quite often. It’s also why they invest their first pick in elite Ohio State ball hawk Malik Hooker. He’ll bring the playmaking back to the safety position for them.. S. Ohio State

38. Los Angeles Chargers

East Carolina. Zay Jones . 38. player. 13. It sure seems like the Chargers have some rotten luck with their receivers when it comes to staying healthy. Philip Rivers needs credible targets more than ever. Zay Jones blew up the Senior Bowl and scouting combine with his size-speed combinations. He looks like a true go-to option.. WR

71. Los Angeles Chargers

player. 13. The entire offensive line needs work for the Chargers. One thing they must try to work on is opening more lanes for Melvin Gordon. For that they want beefy guards who can win with power at the point of attack. That is what Nico Siragusa is about that his big, hulking frame.. OG. San Diego State. Nico Siragusa . 71

113. Los Angeles Chargers

player. 13. Some off-the-field concerns really hurt his draft stock at a bad time. To say nothing of the size concerns at just 5’10”. Yet Jourdan Lewis is still one of the best pure cover corners in the draft. He can be an instant starter in the slot but has the athletic traits to move outside if asked.. CB. Michigan. Jourdan Lewis . 113

151. Los Angeles Chargers

151. player. 13. This will be a surprise to many given Kyle Sloter only started one season at a small school, but watch the tape. The kid has NFL talent from both the body and the arm. All signs are he’s got the work ethic too. Put him behind Rivers. Don’t be surprised if he ascends in a few years.. QB. Northern Colorado. Kyle Sloter

190. Los Angeles Chargers

Devonte Fields . 190. player. 13. There is no debate that Devonte Fields is a quality pass rusher…..when he wants to be. Motivations and love of football will be big reasons why he falls so far in the draft. Still, the talent is worth the risk for the Chargers since they have Gus Bradley, a supreme motivator on the defensive side.. OLB. Louisville

225. Los Angeles Chargers

player. 13. They used to be one of the better punting teams in the NFL. That has slowly gone downhill for L.A. Kenny Allen could help revive things. He brings a booming leg with him from Michigan along with steady progression in his accuracy and ball placement.. P. Michigan. Kenny Allen . 225

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