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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks rule top 10

By Brad Weiss

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws in the pocket against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws in the pocket against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive lineman Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates with head coach David Shaw (L) after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 25-23 at Sun Bowl Stadium. Thomas was named MVP of the game. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive lineman Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates with head coach David Shaw (L) after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 25-23 at Sun Bowl Stadium. Thomas was named MVP of the game. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports /
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Solomon Thomas

DL, Stanford

Priority No. 1 for the Washington Redskins this offseason is going to be locking up quarterback Kirk Cousins, who has proven that he is a legitimate starter in this league. Cousins not only led the Redskins to the NFC East title in 2015, but he followed it up with another solid season in 2016. While the Skins failed to make the playoffs, it certainly was not due to their quarterback’s play, as Cousins showed that 2015 was no fluke.

Where the Redskins really struggled was up front, whether it was on offense, or defense. They need to bring in some talent this offseason that is going to push people around, and Stanford’s Solomon Thomas can do just that. He is one of the best defensive line prospects in this draft, and his skill set is exactly what the Redskins need to bring in to be able to stop teams from running all over them.

The NFC East produced two playoff teams this past season, so the Redskins need to make sure they continue to improve if they want to return to the top of the division. Washington has a good group of talent already in place, and they did a nice job in bolstering their secondary prior to the 2016 NFL season. If they can put some big bodies up front, they should be able to stop the run, which in turn will limit the damage put on them by a player like Ezekiel Elliott.

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