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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Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) carries the football against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa beat Michigan 14 to 13. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

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There are a number of directions that the Jacksonville Jaguars could go with this pick. Heck, you could even make the argument that they need to replace Blake Bortles. However, the Jaguars should consider adding more defensive players to try and create some more turnovers.

Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers is easily the most versatile player in this entire draft class. Jim Harbaugh has bragged that he can play 13 different positions, but in the NFL he’ll only really need to specialize in one or two.

Peppers likely projects best as a safety or even a hybrid safety/linebacker like we’ve seen Shaq Thompson play in Carolina. Wherever he plays, Peppers is an extraordinary athlete with the instincts and aggressiveness to make plays all over the field. Peppers could even be a solid return man for the Jaguars.

With Peppers, Jalen Ramsey and Dante Fowler on that defense, the Jaguars could quickly develop one of the better defensive units in the NFL.

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