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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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Dec 31, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) reacts after they they stopped Louisville Cardinals on 4th down during the second half at Camping World Stadium. LSU Tigers defeated the Louisville Cardinals 29-9. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) reacts after they they stopped Louisville Cardinals on 4th down during the second half at Camping World Stadium. LSU Tigers defeated the Louisville Cardinals 29-9. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jamal Adams

S, LSU

The Tennessee Titans are in very good shape as they head into the next few seasons, as second-year quarterback Marcus Mariota proved to be one of the best young arms in the game in 2016. Despite the fact that his season ended with a broken leg, Mariota has his team in position to do some great things going forward, and he has proven to be well worth the No. 2 pick he was selected with in 2015.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Titans need help, and bolstering their secondary has to be a priority heading into the 2017 NFL season. Jamal Adams of LSU is one of the best safety prospects to come a long in a while, and he could absolutely be selected before Malik Hooker next April. However, if he is available, the Titans have to pounce, as he has the talent to turn around a secondary from day one.

Adams is blessed with incredible athletic ability, and his ball-hawking skills really set him apart from the other defensive backs in this draft class. Not only does he have a nose for the ball, but he is a great tackler, and is not afraid to come up and make the big hit. NFL teams need safeties that can do both, and Adams has shown during his time with the Tigers that he can do just that. The Titans are very close to being a playoff team, and picking twice in the first round is going to go a long way in proving that they are ready to make the next step.

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