2017 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Projections after Week 5

Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) returns his second interception during the second half against the Bowling Green Falcons at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes won 77-10. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) returns his second interception during the second half against the Bowling Green Falcons at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes won 77-10. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

S. Ohio State. Malik Hooker. 14. player. 30.

I have to give Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller a hat-tip for pointing out Ohio State’s Malik Hooker earlier this week. After hearing Miller talk up Hooker up, I went back and watched his film against Bowling Green and was blown away by his ability to read the quarterback’s eyes, cover the entire field with some ridiculous range and show off some unbelievable ball skills.

Of course plays like this don’t hurt either.

https://twitter.com/SN_Ohio/status/772471974970941440

The New York Jets have one of the better defensive lines in football, but they still need some help in their secondary. With Darrelle Revis, Buster Skrine, Calvin Pryor and Hooker all in the defensive backfield, the Jets defense could quickly become one of the best in the league.