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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 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) carries the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) defends during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) carries the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) defends during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jabrill Peppers

S, Michigan

The Tampa Bay Buccanners made Jameis Winston the first overall selection in the 2015 NFL Draft, selecting the star quarterback out of Florida State University. Winston came into the league with plenty of question marks, as most scouts felt he was not mature enough to lead an NFL team. Well, Winston has silenced his critics since day one, and he currently has his Tampa Bay team a couple of players away from being a perennial playoff team.

While the Bucs made some big strides on offense this season, their defense was a bit of a problem for most of the year. They failed to stop teams in bunches during the 2016 regular season, and the offense was not able to match their opponents score for score. The Bucs need to make some improvements in their defensive backfield, and bringing in Jabrill Peppers would be a perfect pick.

Peppers is the most versatile player in college football, as he has the ability to impact a game in all three areas of play. Not only is he a good return man, he was also play some running back, and was the Michigan Wolverines best linebacker in 2016. He is making a permanent switch to safety at the NFL level, and the Buccaneers can certainly use someone who can come in and make that a strength in 2017.

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