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5 NFL teams that should draft Jabrill Peppers

By Brad Weiss

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) on the field against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) on the field against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers free safety Jaquiski Tartt (29) during the third quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports.
Dec 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers free safety Jaquiski Tartt (29) during the third quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports. /

4. San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are an embarrassment, and it seems like they get worse every week. This past weekend, they were blasted by a terrible Chicago Bears team, as their defense allowed three touchdowns to Bears rookie running back Jordan Howard. The 49ers defense is a laughingstock, and for how bad their offense is, their defense just may be worse.

Next April, the 49ers will definitely be picking in the top three, as they have won only one game so far this season. While some believe they may look to draft a quarterback, there really is not the sure-fire franchise guy in this draft class. San Francisco needs to bolster their defense, and this draft class has some elite prospects in it that will make a huge impact next season.

At 0-12, the Cleveland Browns are slated to pick first, and they will likely go with either Jonathan Allen or Myles Garrett if they pass on a quarterback. Peppers is the third best defensive prospect in this draft, though his impact may be bigger than any other prospect in the class.

Peppers has the kind of star quality that’s been missing in San Francisco since Terrell Owens left. If the 49ers do decide to pick him early in round one, they would be getting a player that could be a difference maker in a division that has recently been owned by the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks. The 49ers need to have a big offseason if they want to get back into contention, and a versatile player like Peppers would be a nice jumping off point.

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