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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 5, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs for a touchdown as wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) celebrates behind him during the first quarter against the California Golden Bears at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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John Ross

WR, Washington

Carson Wentz was taken by the Philadelphia Eagles with the No. 2 overall selection in the 2016 NFL Draft, as he followed fellow quarterback Jared Goff at the top of the board. While Goff struggled to find the field in his rookie season, Wentz was inserted as the team’s starter from Week 1 on, and showed that he definitely going to stay there for a long time. The Eagles struggled throughout the 2016 NFL season, but the experience Wentz got will be invaluable, and should make the Birds competitive for years to come.

While Wentz was cutting his teeth under center, the offense kind of lacked an identity throughout the season. Running back Darren Sproles proved to be ageless, and Ryan Mathews showed flashes of brilliance when he was not on the shelf. The biggest issue was the fact that there was not true No. 1 option at the wide receiver position, where Jordan Matthews tried his best to fill that role for the Eagles.

Heading into the 2017 NFL season, the Eagles need to make sure they give Wentz a top option on the outside. John Ross of Washington proved to be the best wideout in the Pac-12 this past season, which is saying something considering the amount of talent the conference produced. The Huskies made it all the way to the College Football Playoff, and the combination of Jake Browning to John Ross was the main reason why.

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