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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Myles Garrett leads the way

By Brad Weiss

Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-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

The Kansas City Chiefs won the AFC West last season, boasting a roster that was second to very few in the league. This offseason the Chiefs did a nice job in bringing back a fan favorite, inking Eric Berry to a contract that should keep him with the team for the rest of his career. The team did lose Dontari Poe to free agency, but were able to sign Bennie Logan to fill the void left by their big nose tackle.

As the team looks to build on a successful 2016 campaign, they have to be concerned with the age of one of their star players on defense. Derrick Johnson has been the main man for the Chiefs for the past 12 seasons, but he will be 35 years old during the 2017 season. Kansas City needs to draft his eventual replacement, and Zach Cunningham of Vanderbilt fits the mold perfectly.

Cunningham is quiet the player, and he is one of the best middle linebackers in this draft. He also has the speed to play on the outside if needed, making  him one of those players who can plug into any defensive scheme. The Chiefs have questions surrounding the quarterback position, but at No. 27, they would be better serves adding a quality defensive player and looking to the second round, or next year’s draft for Alex Smith’s replacement.

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