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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Running backs steal spotlight

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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Dec 31, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) reacts after they they stopped Louisville Cardinals on 4th down during the second half at Camping World Stadium. LSU Tigers defeated the Louisville Cardinals 29-9. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) reacts after they they stopped Louisville Cardinals on 4th down during the second half at Camping World Stadium. LSU Tigers defeated the Louisville Cardinals 29-9. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jamal Adams

S, LSU

For head coach Sean Payton, the 2016 NFL season was just another seven-win campaign that could be spelling the beginning of the end for him in the Bayou. Payton will always have a special place in the hearts of the people of New Orleans, but the team just is not winning anymore. They still have one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and if they can give him some help on the other side of the ball, they could become a playoff team once again.

A huge weakness on this Saints roster is the secondary, where they struggled to stop anybody through the air during the regular season. Next April, the organization needs to bring in some players to bolster the unit, and drafting a big-time safety will instantly make them better. Jamal Adams of LSU is the best safety in this draft class, and if he is there at No. 11, the Saints need to scoop him up quickly.

Bringing in Adams would be a great move for the organization because he played his collegiate football in Louisiana. He would already come with a huge fan base, and it would not take long for him to make an impact at the NFL level. He has all the skills needed to be an elite safety in the NFL, and playing for the Saints would give him the perfect start to his professional career.

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