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2017 NFL Draft: Complete First-Round 32-Team Mock

By Conor McGuire

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) looks on during warm-ups prior to the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) looks on during warm-ups prior to the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 12, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Hawaii Warriors quarterback Max Wittek (13) is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis (59) and linebacker Raekwon McMillan (5) in the second half of the game at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State beat Hawaii 38-0. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Hawaii Warriors quarterback Max Wittek (13) is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis (59) and linebacker Raekwon McMillan (5) in the second half of the game at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State beat Hawaii 38-0. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

32. Raekwon McMillan and Zach Cunningham from Vanderbilt were considered here. But McMillan ultimately won out based on his slight advantage in size. The NFC West is filled with run-heavy offenses and bruising backs — Thomas Rawls, Carlos Hyde and Todd Gurley — and McMillan has the size to be stout against the run. The Cardinals will also begin to start looking for their future quarterback, but they don’t reach for one here. Another playmaker on a defense already chalked full of them will help the Cardinals remain in every game regardless of who’s playing quarterback.. Inside Linebacker. Ohio State. Raekwon McMillan. 13. player