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2018 NFL Mock Draft: What If Darnold Goes Back to School?

By Erik Lambert

Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes before the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes before the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals tight end Cole Hikutini (18) runs with the ball as Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Micah Kiser (53) chases in the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. The Cardinals won 32-25. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals tight end Cole Hikutini (18) runs with the ball as Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Micah Kiser (53) chases in the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. The Cardinals won 32-25. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

26. New York Giants

LB. Virginia. Micah Kiser . 26. player. 31. The turnaround of the defense was a huge reason why the New York Giants made the playoffs in 2016. It’s shortcomings were also a big reason they fell flat against the Packers in the playoffs. Granted, the offense not showing up was a big part but there were other issues. Most notably? How inconsequential their linebackers were. It really a rather meh group of role players. A far cry of the star-studded groups of years past. <p>If they want the defense to reach the next level, then the Giants have to improve that area. Micah Kiser features the sort of skill set that defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo loves. He can play the traditional role of find-ball-get-ball but also has the added bonus of being an effective extra pass rusher. That means there are all sorts of exotic packages he could be part of.</p>

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