2017 NFL Mock Draft: Saints find Drew Brees replacement

Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws the ball against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws the ball against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 1, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines saftey Jabrill Peppers (5) smiles during warm ups before the Spring Game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines saftey Jabrill Peppers (5) smiles during warm ups before the Spring Game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

27. Kansas City Chiefs

player. 124. <p>It’s a subject that many Chiefs fans don’t want brought up but there is no avoid it. Eric Berry was not able to sign a long-term contract with Kansas City this off-season. Given the salary cap squeeze the team will be in again come 2017, unless they’re able to clear a large amount of space there is a legitimate chance that this season might be his last with the team. Such is the price of being a talented team. At some point the hard decision to let a great player go will come up. Odds are the Chiefs may already be planning for it.</p> <p>One guy they’re sure to be looking at is Michigan defender Jabrill Peppers. The hype on this young man has been building for months. A freak athlete who played a myriad of different positions in 2015 including safety and linebacker.</p> <p>Given his range and body type, his best spot may be at safety. He’s big enough to play aggressive as a run defender in the box but has the speed of a tall cornerback, allowing him to break on balls in the air. He’s still learning but under the guidance of Jim Harbaugh he has a bright future.</p>. S. Michigan. Jabril Peppers . 27

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