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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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December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Malik Hooker

S, Ohio State

Thanks to the trade they made for their first overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans will select twice in the first round in 2017. That pick ended up being quarterback Jared Goff, who had a terrible rookie season with the Los Angeles Rams. On the flip side, the Tennessee Titans saw incredible growth from their former first-round quarterback, as Marcus Mariota established himself as one of the better young quarterbacks in the league.

The Titans were a pleasant surprise this past season, as they fought for a playoff spot up until the final week of the season. Week 17 was a rough one, however, as Mariota broke his leg, and the team lost to the hapless Jacksonville Jaguars. All of that is in the rear-view mirror heading into 2017, as they have some great talent in place to make a serious run in the AFC South.

One area where the team needs help is in their secondary, where they have shown a weakness in recent years. Malik Hooker of Ohio State is an elite safety prospect who is going to come right in and be an impact player in his rookie season. He has incredible speed, and his ability to come up and make the big hit is going to play very well at the next level. Expect the Titans to draft Hooker if his available at No. 5.

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