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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Mitch Trubisky, DeShone Kizer on the rise

By Brad Weiss

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Zack Mahoney (16) is sacked by Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) during the first quarter of a game at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Zack Mahoney (16) is sacked by Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) during the first quarter of a game at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

DL. Florida State. DeMarcus Walker. 22. player. 59.

How about those Miami Dolphins? The Dolphins clinched a playoff berth in Week 16, as their first-year head coach may be up for Coach of the Year honors. Adam Gase has changed the culture in Miami, as the team continues to win even with starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill on the shelf. They should continue to add pieces to their defense, and the 2017 NFL draft class is loaded with talent on that side of the ball.

One of the better players in college football the past few seasons has been DeMarcus Walker, the star senior for the Florida State Seminoles. Walker is a beast at getting after the quarterback, and would be a welcome addition to an already talent-laden defensive line in Miami. The Dolphins spent a lot of money to grab Ndamukong Suh in free agency a few years back, and he is finally starting to pay dividends.

Mario Williams and Cameron Wake currently occupy the defensive end positions in Miami, but the team may want to move on from the aging Williams. Adding Walker would make the team significantly younger up front on defense, and would give them the most talent group in the AFC East. Walker is a fantastic talent, who could possibly the best most NFL-ready defensive lineman in this draft.

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