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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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Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) intercepts the ball from Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) intercepts the ball from Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Marlon Humphrey

CB, Alabama

The New York Jets suffered through one of the more disappointing seasons in recent memory, as there were plenty of expectations coming into the 2016 campaign. The team had missed out on a playoff spot by only one game in 2015, and were bringing back a quarterback who had a career-year. However, Ryan Fitzpatrick could not rekindle his magic from the year before, and the team would finish the year at 5-11.

One thing that was blatantly obvious was that this organization is headed in the wrong direction. They really need to make wholesale changes up and down their roster, and it has to start with the quarterback. While Fitzpatrick is likely gone, the team needs to bring in a veteran who can help the team win right now, as most of their stars are getting up there in age. One of those stars is in their high-priced cornerback Darrelle Revis, who looks like it is time to make the move to safety.

The Jets have shown throughout the years that they like to draft defense in the first round, and this draft is full of solid talent on that side of the ball. Marlon Humphrey of Alabama is the best cornerback in this draft, and he could come in and replace Revis as the team’s main cornerback next season. Humphrey is the son of a former NFL running back, so he knows the kind of work ethic it takes to make it at the next level. The Jets need a lot of help, but cornerback has to be a priority going forward.

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