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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 17, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels tight end Evan Engram (17) runs the ball during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Alabama won 48-43. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels tight end Evan Engram (17) runs the ball during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Alabama won 48-43. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

TE. Ole Miss. Evan Engram. 23. player. 32.

The Arizona Cardinals are one of the hardest teams to get a read on. This team was supposed to be a Super Bowl contender, but they’ve just been in a funk to start the year going just 3-4-1 to start the year.

The Cardinals could try and find a quarterback to replace Carson Palmer once he retires, but there really isn’t anyone worth a first-round pick that’s available right here. Instead, maybe they could try and find someone who could eventually replace Larry Fitzgerald in their offense scheme.

Evan Engram isn’t a pure all-around tight end. He’s not going to line up next to a tackle and open up rushing lanes. However, Engram is an impressive tight end out of the slot and can make all kinds of plays in the passing game.

Engram is a solid route runner with the speed and toughness to pick up extra yards. He’s a great red zone threat because of his ability to make plays on 50-50 jump balls. He sometimes drops tough passes, but he could be that big slot guy that the Cardinals will need once Fitzgerald hands up his cleats.

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