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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after first bowl weekend

By Connor Muldowney

Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at EverBank Field. Florida Gators defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at EverBank Field. Florida Gators defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Florida. Teez Tabor. 18. player. 49. . CB

There’s still some debate about who the best cornerback in the Florida Gators’ secondary is, but the current opinion is Quincy Wilson. Not often do you see two first-round talent corners on the same defense, but that’s the exact luxury the Gators had to work with this season, it’s just a shame they didn’t make it to the playoff.

Florida’s defense was one of the best in the country and it could have a few players selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Teez Tabor, formerly known as Jalen, broke out as a sophomore in 2015 and that’s when everyone started to really recognize him as one of the best in the country. Heck, if he was to come out last season, granted he wasn’t eligible, he would have been a high first-rounder.

Green Bay is starting to get healthier in the secondary and the Packers’ defense is looking much more solidified in the final parts of the season. Still, with the magnitude of struggles the Packers have had this year against the pass, adding some depth in the secondary is almost a must early on in the draft.

Tabor would be a solid pick as the best cornerback available at this position, arguably, and he is aggressive and has great size for the position.

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