2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting First Three Rounds before Scouting Combine

There isn’t a more glaring need for the Green Bay Packers than cornerback this offseason, even if Julius Peppers and Nick Perry don’t return at outside linebacker. Clemson’s Cordrea Tankersley could be a great first step to fix the secondary.

Tankersley can play the role of a No. 1 corner with his long arms and solid frame at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds. While he’s not the best tackler, he moves very well in coverage and has great ball skills as made evident by his four interceptions and 11 passes broken up this past season.

Adding Tankersley won’t solve all of Green Bay’s problems, but it would be a step in the right direction.

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to add young pieces to their defense, but they need to keep finding plays who can put pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

Alabama’s Tim Williams is rumored to have some off-field red flags, but on the field he’s one of the more dominant edge rushers in this class. He’s explosive and athletic enough to bend the edge, but he’s still developing in pass coverage and with his technique.

If the Steelers feel comfortable with Williams’ character questions, he’d be a find addition to their roster in the first round.