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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projected First Round After Week 4

By Tyler Brooke

Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) celebrates after recovering an onside kick during the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) celebrates after recovering an onside kick during the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

CB. Alabama. Marlon Humphrey. 15. player. 13.

The injuries are already starting to pile up for the San Diego Chargers with big names like Keenan Allen and Danny Woodhead being lost for the season. On the bright side, the offense has still played well and both should be back and ready for the 2017 season.

On the other side of the ball, there isn’t as much optimism. The secondary is particularly thin. Casey Hayward and Jason Verrett are solid cornerbacks, but neither are big or physical enough to be the No. 1 guy.

Marlon Humphrey is one of the most talented defensive backs in college football right now. He’s a surprisingly aggressive tackler for a cornerback and uses that mindset when shutting down receivers in coverage. Opposing quarterbacks have a hard time completing passes when throwing Humphrey’s way because he’s almost always right on his receiver.

By adding Humphrey, the Chargers could move Heyward to the other side of the field while having Verrett play in the slot, making it a natural adjustment for all three players that would hopefully improve the defense as a whole.

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