NFL Mock Draft: Week 14

By Brad Weiss | Dec 7, 2016

Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Austin Appleby (12) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) during the second quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Zander Diamont (12) is sacked by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Jabrill Peppers. 3. player. 52. . S/LB. Michigan

On Monday, Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers was named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. Following in the footsteps of another great defensive player for the Wolverines, Peppers will look to join future Hall of Famer Charles Woodson as winners of the coveted award. While he is not the front-runner to win, he is definitely a front-runner to be picked within the first three selections in next April’s draft.

Peppers is a do-everything type of player, and his position at the next level will be decided once he gets to camp. While he did play linebacker at Michigan, he may grade out to be a safety, as he has the speed and size to be an elite player at that position. The junior also has tried his hand in the return game, and on offense, and would give the Jacksonville Jaguars a versatile player who could make an impact all over the field.

Jacksonville was supposed to take the next step this season, but that certainly has not happened. Quarterback Blake Bortles is likely to get another season to figure things out, but the team may look to go that route in next year’s loaded quarterback class. For now, they would be getting an elite player if they were to select Peppers, who is one of the better all-around athletes to play college football in recent memory.

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