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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 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) rushes against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) rushes against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Florida State. DeMarcus Walker. 22. player. 44. . DE

Vic Beasley is starting to come into his own for the Atlanta Falcons. However, just because you have some promising pass rushers doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t try and find some more.

The Falcons could probably use a defensive end who can make plays and generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Florida State’s defensive end DeMarcus Walker probably translates best as a 3-4 defensive end, but he could still make a name for himself in a 4-3, especially if he is coached by Dan Quinn.

At 6’3” and 273 pounds, Walker is as strong as he is explosive. He does a great job of staying low out of his stance and he can absolutely take over a game when he smells a mismatch. That was the case earlier in the season against Ole Miss when he racked up an impressive 4.5 sacks.

With Walker and Beasley rushing the passer, Quinn and the Falcons would have one of the more intimidating pass-rushing duos in the NFL.

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