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2017 NFL two-round mock draft, April 13 edition
LSU Tigers defensive back Jamal Adams is expected to be a top five pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Brian Spurlock/USA TODAY Sports

2017 NFL two-round mock draft, April 13 edition

Only two weeks away from the NFL Draft, the rumors and misdirection continue to fly. Which teams will make trades? Whose stock is still rising while others' fall? What will turn out to be smoke screen rumors vs. actual draft wishes? The following mock draft features the first two rounds as the 2017 NFL Draft approaches. Check out which players we have going to your favorite teams.

 
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1. Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M

Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M
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The Browns have tried to publicly suggest that they're looking at players other than Garrett, perhaps to rally up some trade value for the first overall pick. It still seems all but certain the the edge rusher will go first overall.

 
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2. San Francisco 49ers: Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State

San Francisco 49ers: Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State
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The 49ers are one of the last teams that should draft based on need, but they're now desperate for cornerback help after cutting Tramaine Brock last week. Lattimore is still worthy of the pick.

 
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3. Chicago Bears: Solomon Thomas, DE, Stanford

Chicago Bears: Solomon Thomas, DE, Stanford
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Thomas could certainly go No. 2 overall to the 49ers, but the Bears could pounce if he drops one more spot. The team addressed offense this offseason and will likely turn its attention back toward the defense in the draft.

 
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4. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jamal Adams, S, LSU

Jacksonville Jaguars: Jamal Adams, S, LSU
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Perhaps the most talented player in the draft, Adams almost certainly won't fall out of the top five. He could be the most talented safety in the draft since Eric Berry.

 
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5. Tennessee Titans: Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama

Tennessee Titans: Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama
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Humphrey could go anywhere from the top 10 to the second round, with many varying opinions on the former Crimson Tide cornerback. Secondary help is one of the Tennessee's priorities.

 
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6. New York Jets: Malik Hooker, S, Ohio State

New York Jets: Malik Hooker, S, Ohio State
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The Jets should be in the business of taking the best player available, which would be Hooker. It's very possible they address quarterback with this pick, as well.

 
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7. Los Angeles Chargers: Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson

Los Angeles Chargers: Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson
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The Chargers are in a position to take a developmental project behind Philip Rivers. The organization is hopeful it won't have this high of a pick for a very long time, and Watson could be too enticing to pass up.

 
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8: Carolina Panthers: Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU

8: Carolina Panthers: Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU
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Looking to protect Cam Newton, Fournette fits in well on a team that has a veteran power runner in Jonathan Stewart. With all due respect to Stewart, he probably shouldn't carry the load anymore, while Fournette has immense upside.

 
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9. Cincinnati Bengals: Jonathan Allen, DE, Alabama

Cincinnati Bengals: Jonathan Allen, DE, Alabama
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Allen could go as high as No. 2 in the draft, and at one point in the process he was considered a possible No. 1 overall pick. After a great senior season at Alabama, it would be shocking if he fell out of the top 10. He'd be a great fit for Cincinnati this far down the line.

 
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10. Buffalo Bills: Mitchell Trubisky, QB, North Carolina

Buffalo Bills: Mitchell Trubisky, QB, North Carolina
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Bills ownership has been meeting with quarterbacks in the draft class, suggesting that the team is heading in that direction with its first-round pick. That wouldn't help the Bills this season, but the organization seems unsold on Tyrod Taylor in the long term. Trubisky needs some seasoning, but many scouts seem to love the upside.

 
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11. New Orleans Saints: Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU

New Orleans Saints: Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU
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New Orleans is still looking for defensive help at all levels. White would be going just down the road to help the Saints' secondary.

 
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12. Cleveland Browns: O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama

Cleveland Browns: O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
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Hue Jackson seems obsessed with Howard's ability as one of the best tight end prospects to come around in years. He's a blue chip talent for a team that needs many of them.

 
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13. Arizona Cardinals: Patrick Mahomes III, QB, Texas Tech

Arizona Cardinals: Patrick Mahomes III, QB, Texas Tech
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Buffalo's interest in taking a quarterback should help the rest of the class move up some spots. Arizona desperately needs a succession plan at the position with Carson Palmer nearing the end of his career. Mahomes was a highly productive college quarterback with huge upside.

 
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14. Philadelphia Eagles: Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State

Philadelphia Eagles: Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State
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The Eagles are in desperate need of help in their secondary. While they could take a running back later in the draft, it's clear that they'll address defense early.

 
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15. Indianapolis Colts: Garett Bolles, OT, Utah

Indianapolis Colts: Garett Bolles, OT, Utah
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The Colts desperately need offensive line help, though their pass rush has also been substandard. Bolles is a safe play for them, though.

 
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16. Baltimore Ravens: Derek Barnett, LB, Tennessee

Baltimore Ravens: Derek Barnett, LB, Tennessee
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The Ravens are in search of long-term defensive line help with Terrell Suggs nearing the end of his career. Barnett is very capable of helping.

 
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17. Washington Redskins: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford

Washington Redskins: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford
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Washington would be thrilled to have McCaffrey if he falls this far. That's certainly not a sure thing, as the versatile back can help teams in a variety of ways.

 
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18: Tennessee Titans: Mike Williams, WR, Clemson

18: Tennessee Titans: Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
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With Buffalo possibly out on a wide receiver, it could have a domino effect on this year's wideouts. No wide receiver has more physical tools in this year's draft than Williams, and he's a good fit for a team that needs receiver help like the Titans.

 
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19: Tampa Bay Buccaneers: David Njoku, TE, Miami

19: Tampa Bay Buccaneers: David Njoku, TE, Miami
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The Bucs would probably prefer O.J. Howard, but Njoku also has great upside to help Jameis Winston and company. While Cameron Brate has been serviceable, Njoku has a chance to take the Bucs to the next level.

 
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20. Denver Broncos: Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama

Denver Broncos: Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama
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Denver will almost certainly address its offensive line needs early in the draft. Robinson is ready to help now.

 
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21. Detroit Lions: Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State

Detroit Lions: Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State
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Cook could be the first running back taken in the draft, showing more consistency and ability to play through pain than Leonard Fournette. If he falls this far, the Lions would almost certainly take him.

 
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22. Miami Dolphins: Kevin King, CB, Washington

Miami Dolphins: Kevin King, CB, Washington
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Miami will definitely be in the cornerback market, and King shows the ability to help immediately. He's moved up draft boards during the process.

 
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23: New York Giants: Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin

23: New York Giants: Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin
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Tackle remains a major need for the Giants, as is running back. With the depth at running back in the draft, New York should jump on offensive tackle if it can get one of the top options.

 
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24: Oakland Raiders: Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama

24: Oakland Raiders: Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama
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Foster was a top 10 option coming off the college football season and still has that type of talent. However, his stock dropped when he was kicked out of the combine.

 
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25. Houston Texans: DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame

Houston Texans: DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame
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Kizer has a lot of naysayers after the Fighting Irish struggled with him under center last season. He has great physical tools, and it only takes one team — like the Texans — with a different opinion to take him in the first round.

 
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26. Seattle Seahawks: Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida

Seattle Seahawks: Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida
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Even if the Richard Sherman trade rumors don't come to fruition, the relationship between team and player has clearly been strained. Seattle could at least address secondary depth by adding another cornerback like Wilson.

 
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27. Kansas City Chiefs: Davis Webb, QB, California

Kansas City Chiefs: Davis Webb, QB, California
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Webb's stock has been rising quickly in recent weeks. He could be the most NFL-ready quarterback available, though the upside remains to be seen. The Chiefs had to let Nick Foles go this offseason and will need to at least address their backup issues. Webb could challenge Alex Smith as early as 2018.

 
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28. Dallas Cowboys: Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan

Dallas Cowboys: Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan
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The Cowboys are always in the market for pass rushers like Charlton. The secondary is also high on their priority list this draft.

 
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29. Green Bay Packers: Haason Reddick, LB/DE, Temple

Green Bay Packers: Haason Reddick, LB/DE, Temple
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Reddick has a chance to be a tackling machine and could add quite a combo with the past-his-prime Clay Matthews. His stock has been rising quickly.

 
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30. Pittsburgh Steelers: John Ross, WR, Washington

Pittsburgh Steelers: John Ross, WR, Washington
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We're already near the draft and still don't know Martavis Bryant's status for the 2017 season. The Steelers will tip their hand on their future plans for him if they draft a wideout, and Ross fits a very similar profile as a dangerous deep threat.

 
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31. Atlanta Falcons: Charles Harris, DE, Missouri

Atlanta Falcons: Charles Harris, DE, Missouri
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Harris would be a steal at the end of the first round, with great raw ability. The Falcons haven't re-signed Dwight Freeney yet and could use another pass-rushing option anyway.

 
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32. New Orleans Saints: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan

New Orleans Saints: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
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After trading Brandin Cooks to New England, the Saints gained this pick and could use it for the same position. They found a keeper in Michael Thomas last season, and Davis is another solid prospect.

 
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33. Cleveland Browns: Takkarist McKinley, DE/OLB, UCLA

Cleveland Browns: Takkarist McKinley, DE/OLB, UCLA
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What's better than one pass rusher? How about two? The Browns prioritized the pass rush by trading for Jamie Collins last year, potentially taking Myles Garrett first overall, and should be in a position to take the top player available the rest of the way. In this case, that would be McKinley.

 
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34. San Francisco 49ers: T.J. Watt, LB, Wisconsin

San Francisco 49ers: T.J. Watt, LB, Wisconsin
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If the 49ers opt for a cornerback instead of a pass rusher in the first round, Watt would be a great fit in the second round. Of course, he doesn't have the pass-rushing skills of his older brother, J.J., but Watt does have the ability to be a solid pro.

 
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35. Jacksonville Jaguars: Dion Dawkins, OG/OT, Temple

Jacksonville Jaguars: Dion Dawkins, OG/OT, Temple
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If Jacksonville wants better quarterback play, it must address the offensive line issues. Dawkins has the versatility to help in multiple areas.

 
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36. Chicago Bears: Jabrill Peppers, DB, Michigan

Chicago Bears: Jabrill Peppers, DB, Michigan
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Peppers is a polarizing prospect, but his versatility would be great for a team like the Bears. He can play safety, linebacker and help on returns.

 
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37. Los Angeles Rams: Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC

Los Angeles Rams: Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC
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The athletic Jackson could move down the road from USC. His man-to-man coverage skills have been questioned by some, but he has great athleticism and ability as a return man.

 
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38: Los Angeles Chargers: Jarrad Davis, LB, Tennessee

38: Los Angeles Chargers: Jarrad Davis, LB, Tennessee
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Davis has the ability to be a tackling machine in the NFL if he can stay healthy. If the Chargers address quarterback in the first round, they'll likely turn to defense with this pick.

 
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39. New York Jets: Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina

New York Jets: Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina
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Eric Decker's future with the Jets remains unclear. If they take a wideout early in the draft, it could mean Decker is on the outs. Jones was highly productive at East Carolina and had a strong Senior Bowl week.

 
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40. Carolina Panthers: Forrest Lamp, OG, Western Kentucky

Carolina Panthers: Forrest Lamp, OG, Western Kentucky
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The Panthers would sure like to keep Cam Newton upright more often, and Lamp could be the best interior lineman available in the entire draft.

 
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41. Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma

Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma
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Mixon has first-round talent, but his off-field concerns are well-documented. Cincinnati has a history of rehabbing off-field concerns, and the Bengals have a need after Jeremy Hill's struggles the last two seasons.

 
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42. New Orleans Saints: Tim Williams, LB, Alabama

New Orleans Saints: Tim Williams, LB, Alabama
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Finding pass rushers will be high on New Orleans' wish list. Williams was projected as a first-round pick at one point and still has very good potential.

 
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43. Philadelphia Eagles: Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan State

Philadelphia Eagles: Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan State
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The Eagles have tried to replace the departed Bennie Logan this offseason by acquiring Timmy Jernigan, but they could still use more defensive line help. McDowell is arguably the best interior defensive lineman in the entire draft.

 
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44. Buffalo Bills: Fabian Moreau, CB, UCLA

Buffalo Bills: Fabian Moreau, CB, UCLA
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With the Bills likely turning to offense with their first pick, it seems almost certain that they'll add secondary help in the second round. The athletic Moreau performed well at the combine.

 
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45. Arizona Cardinals: Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado

Arizona Cardinals: Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado
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Arizona was desperate to find someone to pair with Patrick Peterson last season. While finding a long-term quarterback is high on the Cardinals' priority list, adding a corner is their biggest short-term need.

 
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46. Indianapolis Colts: Jordan Willis, DE/OLB, Kansas State

Indianapolis Colts: Jordan Willis, DE/OLB, Kansas State
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The Colts will be looking at offensive linemen and edge rushers in the upcoming draft. Willis was a highly productive college player who fulfills one of those needs.

 
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47. Baltimore Ravens: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan

Baltimore Ravens: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
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Baltimore needs to add some youth in the secondary, so Lewis is a possibility, though an impending trial for alleged domestic violence could scare the Ravens off. The team could also add a wideout with this pick.

 
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48: Minnesota Vikings: Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana

48: Minnesota Vikings: Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana
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Feeney is likely a day two pick and would clearly improve Minnesota's offensive line in 2017.

 
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49: Washington Redskins: Obi Melifonwu, S, UConn

49: Washington Redskins: Obi Melifonwu, S, UConn
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An incredibly athletic safety, Melifonwu could easily be drafted on day one. Washington would be getting a steal if he falls this far.

 
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50. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
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Running back is still murky in Tampa Bay, though Doug Martin remains on the team for now. Either way, he's suspended to start the year, so the position is a need for the Bucs.

 
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51. Denver Broncos: Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss

Denver Broncos: Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss
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Denver was been searching for a tight end since Julius Thomas left in free agency. Engram has great pass-catching skills, but it remains to be seen if he can block.

 
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52. Cleveland Browns: Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt

Cleveland Browns: Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt
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As the Browns try a build a defense, Cunningham could be a great value at inside linebacker. It's even possible he goes during day one of the draft.

 
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53. Detroit Lions: Desmond King, CB/S, Iowa

Detroit Lions: Desmond King, CB/S, Iowa
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Detroit needs help on the defensive line and linebacker as well, but the Lions could beef up their secondary further. The versatile King could serve as either a corner or safety.

 
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54. Miami Dolphins: Budda Baker, S, Washington

Miami Dolphins: Budda Baker, S, Washington
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Baker could go as early as the late first round. The Skins could use secondary help beyond Josh Norman.

 
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55. New York Giants: Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma

New York Giants: Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma
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The Giants haven't pushed for running back help as much as many people expected, especially after releasing Rashad Jennings. Perine is a big back in the Ron Dayne (gulp) mold, but he could be more capable of handling a full workload.

 
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56. Oakland Raiders: Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State

Oakland Raiders: Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State
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Of course, the Raiders are set with their top two wide receivers, Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper. They lack depth beyond that pairing, and Godwin has the ability to complement them as a deep threat.

 
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57. Houston Texans: Caleb Brantley, DT, Florida

Houston Texans: Caleb Brantley, DT, Florida
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The Texans have some significant inside talent with D.J. Reader, but it remains to be seen if Christian Covington is ready to start. Brantley would add depth and give Covington good competition.

 
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58. Seattle Seahawks: Curtis Samuel, WR, Ohio State

Seattle Seahawks: Curtis Samuel, WR, Ohio State
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Tyler Lockett seems likely to be ready for Week 1, but he's still yet to solidify himself as a surefire No. 2 wideout. Samuel adds another weapon as one of the fastest players available in the draft, possibly adding a Tyreek Hill element to the Seattle offense.

 
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59. Kansas City Chiefs: JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC

Kansas City Chiefs: JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC
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The Chiefs added Tyreek Hill last season but could still use another wideout if they feel Jeremy Maclin won't rebound after a disappointing season. Smith-Schuster lacks great speed but can make plays.

 
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60. Dallas Cowboys: Teez Tabor, CB, Florida

Dallas Cowboys: Teez Tabor, CB, Florida
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Few players have seen their stock drop more than Tabor, whose 40 times at the combine and his Pro Day have sent him plummeting. Dallas is desperate for secondary help, however, and Tabor has never shied away from the spotlight.

 
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61. Green Bay Packers: Sidney Jones, CB, Washington

Green Bay Packers: Sidney Jones, CB, Washington
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Jones is questionable for the 2017 season after tearing his Achilles. He was arguably the top cornerback available in the draft before the injury, so going in day two still seems likely.

 
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62. Pittsburgh Steelers: Carl Lawson, DE/LB, Auburn

Pittsburgh Steelers: Carl Lawson, DE/LB, Auburn
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As the Steelers look toward a long-term pass rusher, Lawson shows great upside. He'd have some time to learn behind James Harrison.

 
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63. Atlanta Falcons: Chris Wormley, DT, Michigan

Atlanta Falcons: Chris Wormley, DT, Michigan
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Atlanta will be focusing on defense during the draft, and Wormley is capable of toughening up the run defense. He also had six sacks for the Wolverines last season.

 
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64. Carolina Panthers: Dawuane Smoot, DE, Illinois

Carolina Panthers: Dawuane Smoot, DE, Illinois
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Carolina is set at linebacker but will be looking to add pass rushers and secondary help during the draft. Smoot was considered a possible first-rounder at one point.

Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.

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