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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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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) reacts after bring brought down by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during the second quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) reacts after bring brought down by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during the second quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Reuben Foster

LB, Alabama

One incredible fact about the Cincinnati Bengals is the fact that they have never won a playoff game with Marvin Lewis as their head coach. Considering he has been one of the more consistent coaches in football during his tenure with the team, that stat has to be alarming for Bengals fans. The truth is, the Bengals always have enough talent to win in the regular season, but they lack the kind of leadership needed to make the next step.

Quarterback Andy Dalton made the Pro Bowl due to an injury to Derek Carr, and the fact that Tom Brady is playing in the Super Bowl, though he is still a legitimate franchise quarterback. While the Bengals do need help in many areas, they need to get better at the linebacker position. Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster in the best linebacker in this draft, and he would certainly fit in their defensive scheme if the Bengals decide to nab him at nine.

Foster is one of those prospects who can do it all at his position, as he can play on the inside, as well as out. He has been a leader for the Crimson Tide during his time on campus, and has proven in the biggest of games that he can be the best player on the field. Foster is going to go very high in the 2017 NFL Draft, and if he does make his way to No. 9, the Bengals need to add him to their linebacking corps immediately.

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