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Tony Mario's 2017 NFL Mock Draft: 7 Rounds
Round 7
Tony Mario Last Updated: April 24, 2017.
San Francisco 49ers: Jordan Herdman, MLB, Simon Frasier 
- Jordan Herdman is the top middle linebacker on the board. Herdman may start right away at middle linebacker in San Fracisco.
Previous Pick: Keith Rucker, TE, Georgia State
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Washington Redskins: Hayden Plinke, TE, UTEP 
- The Redskins draft a tight end for depth. Hayden Plinke could be a good backup in Washington.
Previous Pick: Cooper Rush, QB, Central Michigan
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Chicago Bears: Anthony McMeans, C, New Mexico State 
- Chicago gets a center for depth. Anthony McMeans is versatile enough to play left guard, center, or right guard with his versatility.
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Deatrich Wise Jr., RE, Arkansas 
- Jacksonville drafts a defensive end for depth. Deatrich Wise Jr. is a player to keep an eye on since he domianted in 2015, but didn't fare as well on tape in 2016.
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Miami Dolphins: Ryan Switzer, WR, North Carolina 
- The Dolphins get a wide receiver for depth here. Ryan Switzer is the best receiver available plus he's someone that can push Jakeem Grant for a roster spot.
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New York Jets: Jordan Morgan, LG, Kutztown 
- New York adds a left guard for depth here. Jordan Morgan is such a steal at this point.
Previous Pick: Hayden Plinke, TE, UTEP
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Los Angeles Chargers: J.J. Dielman, C, Utah 
- The Los Angeles Chargers get Kris Dielman's nephew J.J. after Kris had a productive career in San Diego. J.J. goes to the same team as his nephew only in a different city. Dielman is a talented prospect with the versatility to play all 5 positions on the offensive line for depth.
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Seattle Seahawks: Brandon Wilson, CB, Houston 
- Seattle will need multiple cornerbacks if they trade Richard Sherman. Brandon Wilson had a better Pro Day than his teammate Howard Wilson. I could see both Wilson's getting drafted now.
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Cincinnati Bengals: Zane Gonzalez, K, Arizona State 
- Zane Gonzalez went 23/25 on field goals in 2016 and 7/9 with field goals from 50 or more yards. Neither Mike Nugent or Randy Bullock stepped up. Drafting Zane Gonzalez this late may seem like a stretch, but Gonzalez is a reliable kicker who gives the Bengals a shot of kicking game-winning field goals in critical situations.
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Dallas Cowboys: Horace Richardson, CB, SMU 
- Dallas drafts a cornerback for depth. Horace Richardson out of SMU is a local that could be a huge steal here.
Previous Pick: Channing Stribling, CB, Michigan
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New Orleans Saints: Rodney Adams, WR, South Florida 
- New Orleans gets a wide receiver for depth here. Rodney Adams has similar speed to Brandin Cooks when watching his tape.
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Philadelphia Eagles: Channing Stribling, CB, Michigan 
- Philadelphia drafts a cornerback. Channing Stribling could be a huge steal at this point.
Previous Pick: Delano Hill, SS, Michigan
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Arizona Cardinals: Cameron Lee, RG, Illinois State 
- Right now the undrafted Cole Toner out of Harvard is the starting right guard on Arizona. This is a huge problem and maybe bringing in Cameron Lee for competition solves this problem in the seventh round.
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Minnesota Vikings: Nathan Gerry, FS, Nebraska 
- Minnesota drafts a safety for depth. Nathan Gerry is a steal at this point in the seventh round.
Previous Pick: Leon McQuay, SS, USC
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Carolina Panthers: Mason Zandi, LT, South Carolina 
- Carolina adds a left tackle for depth here. Mason Zandi has the versatility to play left tackle or right tackle on either side with his versatility.
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Los Angeles Rams: Ethan Cooper, LG, IUP 
- The Rams get an interior offensive lineman here. Ethan Cooper is versatile enough to play left guard, center, or right guard with his versatility.
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Washington Redskins: Chase Roullier, LG, Wyoming 
- Chase Roullier is a left guard Washington can add who may be able to start on the interior offensive line. Roullier like Cooper can play left guard, center, or right guard with his versatility.
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Tennessee Titans: Avery Moss, 3-4 ROLB, Youngstown State 
- Tennessee grabs the best player available here. Avery Moss can be utilized for depth here.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Brian Walker, CB, Fort Valley State 
- Tampa Bay goes with a cornerback for depth. Brian Walker is extremely talented and is getting underlooked. The 6-0 204 lb cornerback is versatile enough to play anywhere on the secondary. It's not just that, Walker was the only corner in College Football with over 10 tackles for a loss. Brian Walker had 12.5 tackles for a loss, 6 interceptions and 5 deflections from pass breakups. Brian Walker is a sleeper that people are writing off.
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Denver Broncos: Jimmie Gilbert, 3-4 LOLB, Colorado 
- Denver can take a pass rusher for depth here. The local Jimmie Gilbert makes a lot of sense here in the seventh round.
Previous Pick: Josh Augusta, NT, Missouri
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New England Patriots: Jake Replogle, DT, Purdue 
- The Patriots grab a defensive tackle for depth. Jake Replogle is the best defensive tackle remaining.
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Zach Banner, RT, USC 
- The Jaguars addressed all of their needs. They can draft Zach Banner for depth here.
Previous Pick: Justin Senior, RT, Mississippi State
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New York Giants: Antonio Pipkin, QB, Tiffin 
- The Giants draft a developmental quarterback for depth here. Antonio Pipkin probably isn't Eli Manning's successor. The Giants have to draft a developmental quarterback to groom behind Eli at some point though.
Previous Pick: Patrick Towles, QB, Boston College
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Oakland Raiders: Amba Etta-Tawo, WR, Syracuse 
- The Raiders can draft a wide receiver for depth here. Amba Etta-Tawo is the top receiver available at this point.
Previous Pick: Connor Harris, 3-4 MLB, Lindenwood
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Houston Texans: Lucas Crowley, C, North Carolina
- The Texans get a center here. Another center may be needed if Nick Martin does not recover from the injury that kept him out as a rookie in 2017.
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Oakland Raiders: Bryan Cox Jr., RE, Florida 
- Oakland gets a defensive end for depth here. Bryan Cox Jr. may be an enticing option here.
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Kansas City Chiefs: Max Redfield, FS, Notre Dame 
- The Chiefs get safety depth I guess. Max Redfield will be on a zero tolerance policy in Kansas City if the Chiefs take him since he got kicked off of Notre Dame's football team.
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Dallas Cowboys: Collin Bevins, DT, Northwest Missouri State 
- The Cowboys grab a defensive tackle for depth. Collin Bevins is the best defensive tackle remaining.
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Green Bay Packers: Tyler Williams, CB, Central Arkansas 
- The Packers add a cornerback for depth. Tyler Williams led the nation with 27 deflections from pass breakups at the FCS level.
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Pittsburgh Steelers: Jehu Chesson, WR, Michigan
- The Pittsburgh Steelers get a wide receiver for depth here. Jehu Chesson is just a guy that will be competing for a roster spot. He could get cut in Training Camp to be honest.
Previous Pick: Damore'ea Stringfellow, WR, Ole Miss
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Atlanta Falcons: Darrian Winston, CB, Baker 
- Atlanta goes with a cornerback for depth. Darrian Winston is talented and is getting extremely underlooked.
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Detroit Lions: Mitchell Shegos, WR, Notre Dame Ohio 
- The Lions draft a developmental wide receiver for depth here. Mitchell Shegos is my favorite wide receiver in Division II and is worth a flyer in the seventh round.
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Cincinnati Bengals: Gunner Kiel, QB, Cincinnati 
- Cincinnati gets the 251st pick in the 2017 NFL Draft as a compensation pick. They get this pick because the Minnesota Vikings signed right tackle Andre Smith in the 2016 NFL Free Agency Period after Smith became a Free Agent in 2016.
- The Bengals get someone to push A.J. McCarron. One screw up in the preseason, and Kiel will be cut by the NFL team that drafts him just like that. There are questions with Kiel's maturity and durability, but the talent is there at times when he's healthy.
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Denver Broncos: Josh Augusta, NT, Missouri 
- Denver gets the 252nd pick in the 2017 NFL Draft as a compensation pick. They get this pick because the Washington Redskins signed tight end Vernon Davis in the 2016 NFL Free Agency Period after Davis became a Free Agent in 2016.
- Denver can take a nose tackle for depth here. Josh Augusta would be a great insurance policy in case Domata Peko does not work out in the 3-4 defense.
Previous Pick: Steven Taylor, LOLB, Houston
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Denver Broncos: Ezra Robinson, CB, Tennessee State 
- Denver gets the 253rd pick in the 2017 NFL Draft as a compensation pick. They get this pick because the Pittsburgh Steelers signed left tackle Ryan Harris in the 2016 NFL Free Agency Period after Harris became a Free Agent in 2016.
- Denver takes Ezra Robinson. Ezra Robinson is this years Mr. Irrelevant.
Previous Pick: Des Lawrence, CB, North Carolina
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