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

This is my sleeper pick right here. Adoree Jackson is one of the most electric players in college football but some have questioned his ability to cover the opposing team’s top receiver, but he definitely has potential and room for improvement.

Jackson could join an Atlanta defense that has been mediocre, at best, this season. The secondary has been struggling, ranking near the bottom of the league and the offense has done a nice job of picking up the slack. Matt Ryan and Co. have been carrying the Falcons all season long, it seems, and that might put some strain on the veteran quarterback next year.

Adding a guy like Adoree won’t be an instant fix, but it addresses a need right away and it could even give the Falcons yet another weapon in the return game. Heck, Jackson has played a little receiver in his three years at USC, and he’s done exceptionally well.

Everyone talks about Jabrill Peppers of Michigan being the most dynamic player in the country, but Jackson’s return stats this year have rivaled those of the Wolverines’ freak athlete.

Adoree has recorded a career-high 51 tackles even though he has been knocked for not giving 100 percent on every run play. He has also recorded four interceptions and 11 pass deflections — both career-bests.