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

By Tyler Brooke

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
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 1, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) is blocked by Kentucky Wildcats running back Jojo Kemp (3) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide defeated Kentucky 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) is blocked by Kentucky Wildcats running back Jojo Kemp (3) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide defeated Kentucky 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

30. . LB. Alabama. Reuben Foster. 4. player

We are now getting to that point where teams might get so antsy that they start reaching for quarterbacks, but the New York Jets would be wise to hold off here. I could picture them going after someone like Tony Romo or Jay Cutler in free agency and then use the draft to address some other areas of concern.

Darron Lee is developing into a promising inside linebacker for the Jets, but they could still use another player to pair him with in the middle of the defense. Alabama’s Reuben Foster would be an excellent choice.

Foster is far and away the most impressive inside linebacker prospect in this draft class. At 6’1” and 245 pounds, Foster has the instincts and closing speed to level ball carriers at the line of scrimmage. His instincts also allow him to play well when dropping back into zone coverage.

There are few holes in Foster’s game. With him and Lee running the offense at linebacker while having that dominant defensive line in front of them, the Jets could be awfully hard to run against in 2017.

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