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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 13

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 15, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after picking up a fumble during the third quarter of a game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after picking up a fumble during the third quarter of a game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Jamal Adams. 15. player. 48. . S. LSU

Bradley McDougald and Chris Conte aren’t exactly household names at the safety position, which is exactly why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should try to find an impact safety in the NFL draft come April.

With Peppers off of the board, LSU’s Jamal Adams is the next best safety available. Adams likely translates best as a strong safety at the next level, coming in at 6’1” and 211 pounds with an aggressive mindset.

Adams loves to play up near the line of scrimmage and uses his instincts to make big plays, whether that’s stopping the run or breaking up a pass. His size and athleticism allow him to match up with just about anyone. Sometimes his aggressiveness can backfire on open-field tackles, but that mentality is definitely still a positive.

With Adams in the secondary, the Buccaneers can continue to focus on rebuilding their defensive in a competitive NFC South division.

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