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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 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive back Adoree Jackson (2) is pursued by Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Jalen Elliott (21) on a 52-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during a NCAA football game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive back Adoree Jackson (2) is pursued by Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Jalen Elliott (21) on a 52-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during a NCAA football game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

44. . CB. USC. Adoree' Jackson. 29. player

The Atlanta Falcons have been one of the better teams in football throughout the 2016 NFL season, and will head into the NFC playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the conference. Quarterback Matt Ryan is playing the best football of his career, and the two-headed monster of Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman at running back has been nearly impossible to stop. Add to the fact that the team has been able to shred defenses even without Julio Jones in the lineup at times, and you have an offense that could do something special in January.

The problem has been the play of their secondary, who has shown that they can get blown away at points throughout the season. Adding a quality young corner is definitely the way to go next April, and USC’s Adoree’ Jackson is without a doubt a first round talent. Jackson has the ability to impact a game all over the field, and aside from Jabrill Peppers, he may be the most versatile player in this draft.

At one time, the Falcons drafted an electric corner out of Florida State named Deion Sanders, who could do anything on the football field. While Jackson is not of that class, he can make plays on offense, defense, and special teams, where he is the most prolific return man in USC history. Jackson is also one of the best cover corners in college football, and his skills would play perfectly in a division with the likes of Drew Brees, Jameis Winston, and Cam Newton.

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