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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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Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers running back Anthony Wales (20) is grabbed from behind by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) and defensive back Eddie Jackson (4) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Hilltoppers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers running back Anthony Wales (20) is grabbed from behind by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) and defensive back Eddie Jackson (4) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Hilltoppers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

. DE. Alabama. Jonathan Allen. 4. player. 52

The Jacksonville Jaguars have not lived up to expectations this season, as some experts were predicting them to make it to the playoffs. Blake Bortles seems to have taken a step back in his development, and offensive coordinator Greg Olsen has already been fired. The Jags have way too much talent on offense to be as ineffective as they have been, so maybe the firing of Olsen will light a fire under the players.

If the season ended tomorrow, the Jags would have the fourth overall selection, which they should use on a defensive player. Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen is an incredible prospect, who would immediate inject some life in Jags defensive unit. Jacksonville signed Malik Jackson in the offense to bolster their defensive line, and adding Allen would give the team a solid presence up front.

Jacksonville plays in the weakest division in football, and one good draft could put them in position to fight for a playoff spot next season. They are pretty set on offense, and if they can add a few pieces to their defense, they would be just as good as any team in the AFC South in 2017. The 2016 season may be a lost cause, and it should lead to a nice pick in next April’s draft.

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