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NFL Draft: Early Look at 32-Team Round 1 Mock for 2017

By Peter Panacy

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) returns a punt against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) returns a punt against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

. Cornerback. New York Jets. Desmond King. 12. player. 30

Selecting Iowa cornerback Desmond King at No. 12 overall might be a bit of a reach for the New York Jets, but it’s pretty obvious they need help within their secondary.

A number of the NFL Draft’s top-tier defensive backs are off the board by this point so, without trades in this mock, the Jets are forced to reach a bit and select King with their first overall pick.

King might not have the breakneck speed one would ideally like for a first-round corner. Yet his instincts and coverage abilities more than make up for this shortcoming. Considering New York has already given up 1,140 yards through the air on the season, one could do worse than draft King.