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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Fournette, Peppers land in top 10

By Brad Weiss

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) breaks the tackle of Michigan State Spartans linebacker Chris Frey (23) during the first half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) breaks the tackle of Michigan State Spartans linebacker Chris Frey (23) during the first half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to throw the ball during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to throw the ball during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 42. . QB. Clemson. Deshaun Watson. 2

Colin Kaepernick has replaced Blaine Gabbert as the San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback, but he is definitely not the long-term answer at the position. Kaepernick appears to have the skill set to run a Chip Kelly offense, but he is just not a good NFL quarterback anymore. The 49ers need to nab a quarterback in the first round, and they will do so with Deshaun Watson.

Watson, who has led the Clemson Tigers to national prominence during his time there, is the perfect fit for what Kelly likes to do on offense. He can run the uptempo offense, and has the uncanny ability to make the hard throws on the run. He also is an incredible athlete, which is exactly the kind of player Kelly needs to run his offense smoothly.

San Francisco needs a new face of the franchise, and Watson has the tools to succeed in this league. He shows great composure in the pocket, and can make all the throws. His problem has been that he likes to stare down targets too long, which can lead to costly interceptions. Still, even though he has room for improvement, he is the best quarterback for their system.

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