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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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Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) points to the sidelines during the first half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) points to the sidelines during the first half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Malik McDowell

DT, Michigan State

Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks proved once again that they are one of the best teams in the NFC, even if their season ended with an embarrassing loss at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons. Wilson did everything he could to get his team back to their third Super Bowl in the four years, but eventually the losses on defense proved to be too much. Earl Thomas is expected back next season, and Richard Sherman should be back to 100 percent, as it was announced he was playing with a bad MCL for most of the season.

One area of need for Seattle moving forward has to be their defensive line, and the team needs to bring in another player who can make an impact up front. Michael Bennett is one of the best defensive players in the league, but he needs help, and Malik McDowell of Michigan State would be able to fill a few roles for the team. McDowell can play in the middle, and on the edge, and would be a welcome addition to the Legion of Boom.

Seattle is going to be good for a long time, as head coach Pete Carroll has built a solid roster from top to bottom. However, they showed serious weakness without Thomas in the lineup, so adding to the secondary depth will be a priority in 2017 as well. Still,  this team is built to be in the playoffs for the next few years at least, and McDowell could definitely do his part in helping the Seahawks make it back to the Super Bowl.

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