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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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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pressured by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) in the first quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pressured by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) in the first quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 15. . Defensive End. New Orleans Saints. Jonathan Allen. 7

Oh, the New Orleans Saints defense. It’s bad. Almost historically bad.

And while New Orleans might be looking for long-term answers to replace veteran quarterback Drew Brees, the wiser of decisions would be to provide immediate upgrades to the defensive side of the ball.

Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen should provide both the burst and depth up front for a Saints defensive line needing all the help it can get.

He’s good enough against both the pass and run to justify a top-10 selection in this year’s NFL Draft.