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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 10

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) prepares to defend Miami (Oh) Redhawks wide receiver Sam Shisso (10) during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes won 45-21. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) prepares to defend Miami (Oh) Redhawks wide receiver Sam Shisso (10) during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes won 45-21. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

87. . CB. Iowa. Desmond King. 17. player

Speaking of Josh Norman, you think the Carolina Panthers are missing him right about now? The Panthers ranked dead last with 8.5 yards allowed per pass attempt and 28th with a 102.6 passer rating given up heading into Week 9 of the NFL season.

It’s obvious that the Panthers need some help in their secondary. Iowa’s Desmond King could be the guy to replace Norman and potentially help Carolina turn their defense around.

King could have gone pro last year, but decided to finish his senior year at Iowa. What makes King stand out from other corners is his ability to come up and make plays against the run, rarely missing tackles.

In the passing game, King has great hips and the speed to keep up with just about anyone. He’s great in man coverage and can shut his assignment down. He may still be working on his technique in press and zone coverage concepts, but King is a great all-around prospect who could give Carolina their next No. 1 corner.

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