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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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Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) rushes against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) rushes against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

. DE. Florida State. DeMarcus Walker. 19. player. 59

The Miami Dolphins will likely be parting ways with Mario Williams due to his age, declining productivity and massive contract after this season is over. That’ll leave a hole on the defensive line that the Dolphins will need to fill through the draft.

Florida State’s DeMarcus Walker could be a nice replacement for Williams on the Dolphins defensive line. Heading into Saturday’s game against Florida, Walker had already picked up 13 sacks this season.

Walker comes in at a solid 6’3” and 273 pounds and is one of the more explosive players out there. He does a great job of staying low and getting out of his stance quickly to push blockers back and get to the quarterback.

While some think Walker could be a solid 3-4 edge rusher, I’m not sure he’s fast enough to play out there. Instead, I feel like he could be a nice fit as a defensive end and make a serious impact for a team like the Dolphins.

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