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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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October 1, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) brings down Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 1, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) brings down Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

UCLA. Takkarist McKinley. 31. player. 123. . DE

The Dallas Cowboys have been the darling of the NFL this season, after hitting two home runs in the 2016 NFL Draft. First round running back Ezekiel Elliott, and fourth-round quarterback Dak Prescott, have led the team to a 7-1 record, which is good for first in the NFC East. No-one is expecting them to repeat what they did last year in April, but there is plenty of talent available.

One area the team could use help is on the defensive line, where they are looking to bolster their pass rush. The defense in Dallas has long been a sore spot, but they have actually been playing inspired football this season. Sean Lee is one of the better linebackers in the NFC, but he is asked to do way too much for someone his age.

Takkarist McKinley may not get a lot of press, but he is an extremely talented defensive end for the UCLA Bruins. The Bruins are having a terrible season in 2016, so McKinley has flown under the radar a bit this season. He is a gritty defensive player, and some scouts think he can be the next DeMarcus Ware. That is a pretty tall order, but with how lucky the Cowboys have been in the draft recently, he just may turn out to be special.

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