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NFL Draft 2017: Ranking the top 10 defensive backs

By Jerran Anderson

Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) carries the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) defends during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) carries the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) defends during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) tackles Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) tackles Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Marshon Lattimore is another Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback with something to prove at the next level. He played alongside Gareon Conley to make up one of the most dynamic duos of defensive backs in college football last season.

Lattimore is an early entry to the NFL Draft despite limited experience in the past two seasons. He played in just three games in 2015 before being sidelined with injury.

He came back stronger than ever in 2016. Lattimore posted 41 total tackles (30 solo, 11 assisted), 9 pass breakups, 4 interceptions, a tackle for loss and an interception return for a touchdown. He had nine tackles in the teams’ 30-23 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers back on October 15.

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He was a first-team All-Big Ten selection and ranked sixth in the conference in interceptions. At the NFL Combine, Lattimore ran a 4.36 40-yard dash and had a 38.5″ vertical leap, showing no signs his early hamstring injuries are bothering him. He’s currently projected to be drafted in the first round.

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