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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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Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) carries the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) carries the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

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At 34 years old, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is nearing the end of his career. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if he decided to hang up his cleats after this season, especially if this team reaches the Super Bowl.

Regardless of whether or not he retires after the 2016 season, the Cowboys should consider finding his eventual replacement. Alabama’s O.J. Howard could be the perfect guy to do just that.

Howard is still developing and is far from a finished product, but there is so much to like about him. The Alabama prospect is a tremendous athlete, and at 6’6” and 242 pounds he presents a huge mismatch for anyone trying to guard him.

He’s not the most dominant blocker right now, but Howard could come in and become a valuable piece in the passing game as a rookie for the Cowboys.

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