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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; Akron, OH, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) tosses the ball after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Akron Zips at InfoCision Stadium. Western Michigan Broncos won 41-0. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Akron, OH, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) tosses the ball after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Akron Zips at InfoCision Stadium. Western Michigan Broncos won 41-0. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports /

WR. Western Michigan. Corey Davis. 30. player. 47.

At some point, the New England Patriots are going to need to look for a true No. 1 receiver who can make plays on the outside. They’ve lacked that true deep threat since Randy Moss retired, and although the Patriots have plenty of weapons to work with, a physical outside receiver could make their offense even more unstoppable.

Western Michigan went undefeated in the regular season in large part thanks to the production of Corey Davis. The Broncos receiver caught 83 passes for 1,283 yards and 17 touchdowns in 12 games while breaking the FBS record for career receiving yards.

At 6’3” and 213 pounds, Davis is a physical receiver as well as a smooth route runner. While he’s not elusive, he’s tough to bring down and can pick up plenty of yards after the catch. Pairing Davis with players like Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski would make Tom Brady’s job even easier as he nears the end of his career.

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