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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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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 Jacksonville Jaguars did all they could last off-season to ensure that they would take the next step in 2016. They brought in some veteran talent on defense, and everyone in the organization expected quarterback Blake Bortles to take the next step in his development. Well, nothing they had planned worked out, and the Jaguars were once again in the cellar of the AFC South when the season came to a close.

There is no certainty that Bortles will ever reach his potential, as he looks like a guy who racks up most of his statistics during garbage time. The Jags do have two great young talented wide receivers in Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns, and T.J. Yeldon is a nice, young running back. Jacksonville will only go as far as Bortles takes them next season, but he may have a shorter leash with a new head coach in town.

In the draft, the Jaguars should look to add some talent to the defense, and Jamal Adams of LSU is a fantastic safety. Adams has all the tools necessary to be a dominant player at the next level, and is someone who can come in and start right away. The Jaguars play in a division that likes to throw the ball, so adding a quality player in the defensive secondary has to be a priority when they send their card in for the fourth overall pick this April.

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