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2017 NFL Draft: Top 50 Prospects Halfway through Season

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) is seen during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) is seen during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Hybrid defenses players are starting to find homes in the NFL, and there’s currently a guy coming out of Michigan that’s going to completely revolutionize how pro defenses operate.

Wolverines safety/cornerback/linebacker/return man/offensive weapon Jabrill Peppers is without a doubt the most versatile player in this draft class. His top-tier athleticism and instincts allow him to make plays all over the field, whether that’s breaking up a pass, laying out a ball carrier or taking a punt return for a touchdown.

The biggest question regarding Peppers is whether or not he can specialize at one position in the NFL. While Peppers probably translates best as a safety, the right defensive coordinator could utilize Peppers by having him play all over the field to force opposing offenses to plan around him and open up opportunities for other players.

We may not have ever seen a player quite like Peppers, but that shouldn’t stop NFL teams from taking him in one of the first few picks of the NFL draft.

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