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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 12, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Damarea Crockett (16) runs the ball and is tackled by Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) during the second half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 26-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Damarea Crockett (16) runs the ball and is tackled by Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) during the second half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 26-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Zach Cunningham

LB, Vanderbilt

The Houston Texans continue on, after their impressive 27-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders this past weekend. Quarterback Brock Osweiler actually showed some life for the Texans, who named him the starter for this week’s Divisional Round game against the New England Patriots. While most believe this should be the end for the Texans, it has been a solid season by all means, and if Osweiler can play the way he did last Saturday, they may be ok at the quarterback position going forward.

Incredibly, the Texans have the best defense in football despite not having the best defensive player in football. Star defensive end J.J. Watt saw his season end in Week 3, after reinjuring his back. That has not stopped this team to be merciless on defense, and fellow defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has really come into his own this season. Still, you can always use help on that side of the ball, and Zach Cunningham from Vanderbilt would be a nice addition.

Cunningham has the size and strength to play on the inside at the next level, and that is a position where the team needs depth. Brian Cushing has been the heart and soul of the linebacking corps during his entire career with the Texans, but injuries are starting to take their toll. Bringing in Cunningham would give the Texans a nice future at the position, while enabling Cushing to help bring him along early in his career.

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