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

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Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) on the field against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

4. player. 30. . S. Michigan. Jabrill Peppers

Even though you could make the argument that there’s a certain defensive lineman the New York Jets could take with the No. 4 overall pick, the Jets are fine on the D-line unless someone leaves this offseason.

Instead, the Jets can try to find someone to pair with safety Calvin Pryor in the defensive backfield. With the No. 4 overall pick, there’s not a more qualified candidate than Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers.

Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh claims that Peppers can play 13 positions, and he’s probably right. Jabrill is the most versatile player in this class with the instincts and athleticism to do it all, although he translates best as a free safety.

With Peppers on the defense, the Jets coaching staff can move him around and make opposing offenses pay attention to where he’s lined up. With that developing front seven along with Pryor and Peppers at safety, this could be a much more dangerous team next year.

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