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2017 NFL mock draft: Mitch Trubisky heads west

By Brad Weiss

Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) celebrates the win over the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) celebrates the win over the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Teez Tabor

CB, Florida

The career of Drew Brees has been incredible, as he slowly makes his march towards Canton, Ohio and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. However, Brees has to be increasingly annoyed with his team’s play on the field, as they have not gotten to .500 in the last three seasons. He still has the ability to put up points in bunches, but it does not really matter when his team is consistently giving up 30-plus points.

One area of need for the Saints is in their defensive secondary, which could be a good thing as they head to the 2017 NFL Draft. This draft is loaded with talent at cornerback, which is a position of need for the Saints. Teez Tabor of the Florida Gators is an incredible talent at the cornerback position, and his skill set would be perfect for the Saints if they were to take him at No. 11.

Tabor has incredible hands for a defensive back, and he has the ability to take away one side of the field. He teamed with Quincy Wilson to form the best cornerback duo in the SEC this past season, and adding him to a weak Saints secondary would instantly upgrade their unit. The Saints play against people like Matt Ryan and Cam Newton twice a year, so bringing in some talent in the defensive backfield has to  be a priority.

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