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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Trio of quarterbacks land in top 10

By Brad Weiss

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) walks off the field after a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) walks off the field after a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes kick returner Desmond King (14) hurdles his own player against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kinnick Stadium. The Badgers beat the Hawkeyes 17 to 9. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes kick returner Desmond King (14) hurdles his own player against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kinnick Stadium. The Badgers beat the Hawkeyes 17 to 9. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

20. player. 50. . CB. Iowa. Desmond King

No Calvin Johnson, no problem for Matthew Stafford, who is having arguably his best season as a pro in 2016. The Detroit Lions have been very solid on offense, despite the fact that they are getting nothing from the running back position. Marvin Jones Jr. and Golden Tate are one of the best 1-2 tandems at the wide receiver position in football, and have led the team to a 5-4 record this season.

The defensive side of the ball has been another story, as the team has struggled to make stops this season. In the secondary, it has been a horror show most weeks, and they need to make a pick in April that will improve the unit. Iowa’s Desmond King has been one of the best cornerbacks in college football for a few years now, and could have actually been a first rounder last year.

King returned for his senior season, and continues to show why he is rated so high. He does not have great speed, but he closes on the ball extremely well, and has very soft hands for a defensive back. He is a hard-nosed player, and the city of Detroit loves guys who go out there and give it there all every week. King is that kind of player.

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