2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 12

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) in action during the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

59. . EDGE. Tennessee. Derek Barnett. 10. player

Mario Williams hasn’t been the player that the Miami Dolphins were hoping for this season, and he will likely be gone after this year. With that hole on the defense, the Dolphins would be wise to find someone else to replace him to help out Cameron Wake and Ndamukong Suh.

Tennessee’s Derek Barnett could very well go off of the board before the No. 10 pick, but that should make this selection even easier for Miami. Barnett has been one of the brightest stars in the SEC this season, becoming the vocal leader for the Volunteers’ defense.

Barnett is the complete package for a potential 4-3 defensive end. He’s strong and aggressive with the ability to either bend the edge to get to the quarterback or manhandle an offensive linemen to plug up a rushing lane.

Williams may not be the guy Miami is looking for on their defensive line, but Barnett could be the perfect replacement.

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