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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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Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) intercepts the ball from Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) intercepts the ball from Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

CB. Alabama. Marlon Humphrey. 5. player. 35.

The Tennessee Titans were one of the better surprises in the AFC this past season, as they were in the running for a division title up until their loss in Week 16. Star quarterback Marcus Mariota is done for the season after breaking his leg in the team’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, though he is expected to be ready for training camp. The Titans should be in the mix to win the AFC South in 2017, and they have two first round draft picks to bolster their roster.

The fifth overall selection is due to the fact that they traded the No. 1 pick of the 2016 NFL Draft to the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams selected quarterback Jared Goff with that pick, which is starting to look like a bad decision. The Titans will be able to get one of the better players in this draft thanks to the Rams, and they should add depth in the defensive secondary with the top-5 pick.

Marlon Humphrey of the Alabama Crimson Tide is the best cornerback in this draft, and he would be a perfect compliment to Jason McCourty on the outside for the Titans. Humphrey is the son of a former NFL running back, and he plays with the instincts of a player who grew up around the game. The Titans are only a handful of players away from being a Super Bowl contender, and the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft will give them at least two of those pieces.

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