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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Jets go quarterback

By Brad Weiss

Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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Marshon Lattimore

CB, Ohio State

The New Orleans Saints were an exciting team to watch this past season, as Drew Brees continued his assault on the passing record books. While the Saints finished 7-9 once again, it certainly was not for a lack of effort by their offense. Michael Thomas proved to be a great weapon at wideout during his rookie season, giving New Orleans another dangerous playmaker on the outside in the passing game.

While the offense was fun to watch, the defense must have been fun to play against, as they just could not stop anybody this season. In the secondary, they struggled big time, allowing NFL teams to rack up over 450 points against them over the 16 game season. They have a lot of work to do on that side of the ball, and bringing in a shutdown cornerback has to be a priority next April.

Marcus Lattimore of Ohio State is an incredible talent at the cornerback position, and could be the first corner off the board in the draft. He has incredible ball-hawking skills, and his ability to shut down one side of the field is rivaled by few others in college football. He has been a key for one of the best defenses in college football over the past few seasons, and the Saints could certainly use the help in their secondary moving forward.

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