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

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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Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson defensive back Cordrea Tankersley (25) tackles Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Nyqwan Murray (80) short of a first down during the third quarter at Doak Campbell Stadium. Clemson won 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson defensive back Cordrea Tankersley (25) tackles Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Nyqwan Murray (80) short of a first down during the third quarter at Doak Campbell Stadium. Clemson won 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 49. . CB. Clemson. Cordrea Tankersley. 27

With all of the injuries the Green Bay Packers have been dealing with at cornerback, depth has become a serious concern for this team. They will still likely pick late in the first round, but thankfully they can still find a legitimate prospect at the position this late.

Clemson’s Cordrea Tankersley looks like someone who could come in and play Day 1 in Dom Capers’ defensive system. He has long arms to jam receivers at the line of scrimmage and the size at 6’1” to match up with even the most intimidating of receivers.

Tankersley moves well around the field and has impressive ball skills. He could struggle against slot receivers at the next level, but the Clemson prospect could thrive on the outside. If Sam Shields doesn’t end up returning to the field due to concussions, then the Packers will have no choice but to pick someone like Tankersley.