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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; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

. CB. Ohio State. Marshon Lattimore. 30. player. 28

With their win on Saturday, the Oakland Raiders came one step closer to being the No.2 seed in the AFC playoffs. For an organization that has not sniffed the postseason since 2001, it has been quite a wonderful ride this season. However, in the win, the team lost star quarterback Derek Carr to a broken fibula, and will now have to go the rest of the way without their potential MVP signal-caller.

Backup quarterback Matt McGloin will have to lead the ship the rest of the way, and the team feels he has the ability to do so. While it remains to be seen what will happen the rest of the way, the team has to do something in next April’s draft to shore up the biggest weakness on the team, which is in the defensive backfield. While their safety play has been good, the cornerback tandem of David Amerson and Sean Smith have been burned on too many occasions this season, so adding depth there is priority No.1 in next year’s draft.

Cornerback Marshon Lattimore is a very nice prospect, who has been the leader of the secondary for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Lattimore is a shutdown cornerback who can come up and really make some incredible tackles. The Buckeyes will have a shot to win a national title if they can take care of business in the College Football Playoff, and Lattimore should be front and center as they take on Clemson’s star quarterback Deshaun Watson in semifinal action this weekend.

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