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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Clemson stars dominate

By Brad Weiss

Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive back Adoree Jackson (2) celebrates during a NCAA football game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive back Adoree Jackson (2) celebrates during a NCAA football game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Adoree' Jackson

CB, USC

The Green Bay Packers were left for dead this past regular season, as at 4-6, there was really nobody outside of the organization that thought they had a shot to make the playoffs. Despite the record, quarterback Aaron Rodgers let the world know that the Packers would be playing in the postseason, and he made good on that promise. The Packers would not lose another game in the regular season, beating the Detroit Lions in Week 17 to lock up the NFC North title.

In the playoffs, the Packers continued their magical run, beating the New York Giants in the Wild Card round. In the Divisional Round, the Packers knocked off No. 1 seed Dallas at home, setting them up for a matchup with the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game. Though the Packers would be drubbed by the Falcons, it was clear that Rodgers is certainly not done leading this team deep in the playoffs.

Another thing made clear by the loss was that they need some serious help in the secondary. Matt Ryan was basically allowed to do whatever he wanted to the Packers, embarrassing them in the biggest game of the season. They need to bring in a player like Adoree’ Jackson to bolster their secondary, and Jackson has the kind of physical skills that can shut down one side of the field. He will be a first rounder, and if he is still available at No. 29, he will help strengthen one of teh biggest weaknesses on the Packers roster.

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