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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 8

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Raekwon McMillan (5) against the Bowling Green Falcons at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 77-10. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Raekwon McMillan (5) against the Bowling Green Falcons at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 77-10. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

56. . LB. Ohio State. Raekwon McMillan. 15. player

Vontaze Burfict is becoming a liability for the Cincinnati Bengals with all of the questionable hits he makes on players. The Bengals are thin enough at linebacker as is, which is why they should seriously consider adding some depth at the position.

Fortunately for the Bengals, there’s a linebacker prospect already making some noise in the state of Ohio in Raekwon McMillan out of Ohio State. At 6’2” and 240 pounds, McMillan looks the part of an NFL linebacker.

Not only that, but McMillan also possesses the instincts to make plays whether that’s against the run or dropping back into coverage. His decision making, size and speed can make it difficult for teams to block him, allowing him to blow up plays before they develop.

McMillan can bite and play-action or read option plays, but with the right coaching, he could fit right in with guys like Burfict, Karlos Dansby and Rey Maualuga in Cincinnati.

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