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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 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) in action during the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) in action during the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

6. player. 56. . EDGE. Tennessee. Derek Barnett

This season has been a massive disappointment for the Cincinnati Bengals so far, and it’s only going to get worse due to injuries to some of their key contributors on offense. While there are a handful of needs for the Bengals, this is a team that could definitely use some help on the edge.

Tennessee’s Derek Barnett could be a huge upgrade for Cincinnati’s defense. Barnett has been a crucial leader for the Volunteers defense, and has been stepping up while making big plays all year.

Barnett is more than capable of translating to the NFL as either a 3-4 edge rusher of 4-3 defensive end. His explosiveness off of the snap as well as his strength and athleticism to make plays rushing the quarterback or stopping the run would make him a great fit to help the Bengals defense get back on track.

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