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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; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Damarea Crockett (16) runs the ball and is tackled by Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) during the second half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 26-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Damarea Crockett (16) runs the ball and is tackled by Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) during the second half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 26-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Zach Cunningham

LB, Vanderbilt

What an incredible year it was for the Houston Texans. Heading into the season, the Texans were expected to challenge for a playoff spot. However, when they lost NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt early in the season, most believed their season was over. All they ended up doing was being ranked as the top defense in the NFL, and they even were able to win a playoff game.

Anybody with a pulse knows that the Texans have a serious issue at the quarterback position. The organization spent a ton of money bringing in Brock Osweiler to be their franchise quarterback for at least the next four years, but that did not work out the way they would have liked. Osweiler was a complete bust, and the team will have to go into the offseason wondering if they need to bring in someone like Tony Romo to play quarterback next season.

While the defense is the obvious strength of this team, they do need a linebacker who can play in the middle and provide good coverage. Zach Cunningham of Vanderbilt is a very special talent, having incredible length from his linebacker position. He is going to be an excellent pro, and if the Texans decide to grab him at No. 25, he will be a great addition to an already great defense.

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