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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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December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates with cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) after intercepting pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates with cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) after intercepting pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Marshon Lattimore

CB, Ohio State

Talk about a sad way to end a season. The Oakland Raiders were one of the best teams in football all year long, putting together win after win, on their way to an AFC West title. However, star quarterback Derek Carr broke his leg during the team’s Week 16 win against the Indianapolis Colts, and the wheels completely fell off. The team lost the following week to Denver, losing their grip on the AFC West, and then were trounced by the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round with their third-string quarterback under center.

While the 2016 season did not finish the way most Raiders fans would have liked, they have to be happy with where the organization is headed. They spent a lot of money to make sure the team is good for the next few years, and at No. 24, they should be able to pick up a solid draft pick. One area they need help is in their secondary, and bolstering the cornerback position has to be priority No. 1 on draft day.

The Ohio State Buckeyes had one of the best defenses in all of college football in 2016, and cornerback Marshon Lattimore was a big reason why. Lattimore is going to be a very good pro, and has all the tools you need to be a shutdown corner at the next level. He has great speed, comes up and makes hits, and has very good hands for a defensive back. The Raiders Achilles Heel this season was their secondary, so expect them to add to that unit in April.

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