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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Deshaun Watson heads to Broadway

By Brad Weiss

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Zander Diamont (12) is sacked by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Zander Diamont (12) is sacked by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jabrill Peppers

S, Michigan

A year removed from winning the NFC East, the Washington Redskins fought for a playoff spot up until the final day of the season. While they fell short, there is no doubt that this is a franchise that can beat any team on any Sunday. Quarterback Kirk Cousins needs to get paid, and with the influx of talent on the offensive side of the ball, bolstering their defense is going to be a priority in April.

Jabrill Peppers is the most versatile player in college football, and was honored this year with the Paul Hornung Award, which is given to the player who is just that. Peppers did it all for the Michigan Wolverines during his time on campus, and on Tuesday, he officially declared for the NFL Draft. He is going to be a first round pick, and despite playing linebacker at Michigan, will likely be a safety at the next level.

Washington needs help in their secondary, as they must bring in some talent to put around their huge free agent signing from a year ago. Josh Norman is regarded as one of the best cornerbacks in the league, and adding a strong safety to their defensive unit is going to be huge if they want to compete with the likes of the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, and Philadelphia Eagles. Peppers can also be used on special teams, as he has shown to be quite the return man during his time in Ann Arbor.

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