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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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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) reacts after bring brought down by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during the second quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) reacts after bring brought down by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during the second quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Reuben Foster

LB, Alabama

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis is at a crossroads of his career, as he has been one of the better regular season coaches in recent memory. However, he just cannot seem to win in the playoffs, and after failing to reach the postseason in 2016, many people are wondering how much longer he will be at the helm in Cincinnati. The Bengals have a ton of talent on both sides of the ball, and if Lewis can make a solid run next season, all of those whispers will likely fade away.

The AFC North is a very winnable division, and the Bengals do have a nice roster of players returning for next season. One area where they could use some depth is at linebacker, and Reuben Foster of Alabama is definitely the best prospect at that position in this draft. Foster has the ability to play all over the field, and showed during his time at Alabama that he can be a leader on a defense that is regarded as one of the best in college football history.

The thing about Foster is his tenacity, as he is one of the hardest hitters in college football. While the Crimson Tide failed to repeat as National Champions a few weeks ago, the title game did nothing to drop Foster’s draft stock. He is going to be the first linebacker off the board, and the Bengals could certainly use the help at that position going forward.

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