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

By Tyler Brooke

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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Oct 1, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) is blocked by Kentucky Wildcats running back Jojo Kemp (3) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide defeated Kentucky 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) is blocked by Kentucky Wildcats running back Jojo Kemp (3) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide defeated Kentucky 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

48. . LB. Alabama. Reuben Foster. 8. player

Kwon Alexander and Lavonte David are two studs at linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While I could see them reaching for a wide receiver, I think that they would be better off adding a third linebacker that could give them potentially the best group of players at the position in the league.

Alabama’s Reuben Foster is a big hitter, getting a full head of steam on his way to the ball carrier before wrapping up and laying out opponents. He’s got great instincts and size to play linebacker in a 4-3 system, but he really needs to work on his pass coverage skills.

A linebacker trio of Alexander, David and Foster could give the Buccaneers coaching staff the flexibility to get creative with their play calling, and that could help make up for some of the defense’s other weaknesses.

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