2017 NFL Mock Draft: Defense dominates for the Packers

124. With a young, thin secondary, the Steelers could use Peppers in a major way as well. Remember what Dick LeBeau did with Troy Polamalu? Peppers could be the next man flying across the field in black and yellow, hurdling offensive linemen on one play, and picking off passes in the end zone on the next. – Thomas Friesen. Defensive Back. Michigan. Jabrill Peppers. 30. player

44. This Atlanta defense improved greatly over the second half of the season, and nearly did enough to get them a Super Bowl win before they ran out of gas against the Patriots. They have tons of young talent already, and few true holes. One of those holes is at linebacker however, where they have little beyond Deion Jones. Pairing Cunningham with Jones would give Atlanta a 1-2 punch of speed and playmaking in the heart of their defense for years to come. – Kenn Korb. Linebacker. Vanderbilt. Zach Cunningham. 31. player

32. player. 15. The Coby Fleener experiment was a bit of a failure. The Saints currently have no real option at tight end and are still looking for their Jimmy Graham replacement. Njoku has that “man among boys” quality you love in a tight end and is a natural football player. He’s an instant upgrade. – Ryan Schlipp. Tight End. Miami. David Njoku