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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Patrick Mahomes on the rise

By Brad Weiss

Oct 24, 2015; Norman, OK, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) looks to pass the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners during the fourth quarter at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; Norman, OK, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) looks to pass the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners during the fourth quarter at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-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 have made wholesale changes at the top of the organization, bringing back Tom Coughlin to be the executive vice president of the team. In addition, the team said goodbye to Gus Bradley before the end of last season, and removed the interim tag from his replacement, Doug Marrone. On Tuesday, the signed Abry Jones to a four-year deal to return as a starter along the defensive line, and all signs point to them being much improved in 2017.

On offense, the Jaguars have a ton of young talent, including one of the better wide receiver tandems in the NFL in Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns. T.J. Yeldon is a good young back, and if quarterback Blake Bortles can take a step forward next season, they should be able to move the ball. On the defensive line, Malik Jackson will be looking to bounce back from a tough 2016 NFL season, and bringing back Jones should certainly help the team be tougher against the run.

The secondary was a mess last season, so using the fourth overall pick to add depth to the unit has to be a priority. Jamal Adams of LSU is the best safety prospect in the draft, and he would instantly become a starter in Jacksonville if the team takes him at No. 4. The Jags play against guys like Andrew Luck and Marcus Mariota twice a year, so bringing in Adams will definitely strengthen a unit that is tested on a weekly basis.

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