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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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Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans defensive back Adoree’ Jackson (2) intercepts a pass intended for Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver DeAndre Thompkins (3) the 103rd Rose Bowl against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Rose Bowl. USC defeated Penn State 52-49 in the highest scoring game in Rose Bowl history. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans defensive back Adoree’ Jackson (2) intercepts a pass intended for Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver DeAndre Thompkins (3) the 103rd Rose Bowl against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Rose Bowl. USC defeated Penn State 52-49 in the highest scoring game in Rose Bowl history. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Adoree' Jackson

CB, USC

The USC Trojans were left for dead early in the season, as they struggled with Max Browne as their quarterback. However, the team inserted freshman Sam Darnold under center and the team took off, finishing their season with a Rose Bowl victory against Penn State. Another big reason for the Trojans success was the play of cornerback Adoree’ Jackson, who proved to be not only one of the better cornerbacks in the Pac-12, but one of the more electric return men.

Atlanta has had one of the best seasons in recent history for the franchise, locking up the No. 2 see in the NFC Playoffs. Quarterback Matt Ryan has played at an MVP level, and the team is absolutely loaded on the offensive side of the ball. Despite the fact that they have the second-best record in the NFC, the defense has not been an elite unit, and they need help in the secondary going forward.

Jackson would be a perfect fit in Atlanta, as he has that “Prime Time” quality that organization has been missing since Deion Sanders left. He became the most prolific return man in USC history this past season, and had a huge interception against the Nittany Lions in the Rose Bowl. The Trojans are going to miss his leadership next season, but whichever team snags him in the 2017 NFL Draft is going to get arguably the most electric player in this class.

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