NFL Mock Draft: Week 17

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

By Brad Weiss | Dec 29, 2016

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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Oct 15, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) against the Missouri Tigers during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Jarrad Davis. 28. player. 55. . LB. Florida

The Pittsburgh Steelers went from a possible lost season in 2016, to being arguably the only team that can challenge the New England Patriots in the AFC. Star running back Le’Veon Bell is possibly the best at his position in all of football, and you just cannot cover Antonio Brown for four quarters. Add to the fact that Ben Roethlisberger is playing some of the best football of his career, and you have the potential for a run by the Steelers come January.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Steelers have been doing enough to win, and have not allowed more than 30 points in the last six games. Their record is currently at 10-5, and they are currently riding a six-game win streak after losing four straight prior. At linebacker, the team needs some depth, and drafting that position is the way to go for the Steelers come next April.

Star linebacker James Harrison may be at the end of his career, so they need to inject another stud outside linebacker going forward. Jarrad Davis is one of the more athelticaly talented players at his position in this draft, and he has the killer instinct you see in a player like Harrison. His game would play perfectly in the culture of the Steelers, who have always been led by a shutdown defense enroute to their Super Bowl wins.

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