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2017 NFL Draft: Post-Super Bowl Mock for All 32 Teams

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) scores a rushing touchdown against Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) and cornerback Tre Herndon (31) in the third quarter of their game at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Yellow Jackets won 38-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) scores a rushing touchdown against Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) and cornerback Tre Herndon (31) in the third quarter of their game at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Yellow Jackets won 38-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Zach Cunningham. 14. player. 46. . Outside Linebacker. Vanderbilt

The Indianapolis Colts desperately need to get younger on defense this offseason.

Defensive end Robert Mathis’ retirement will help force the issue, and the Colts’ front-seven defense would be a perfect place to start.

A linebacker like Vanderbilt’s Zach Cunningham would be a nice fit in new general manager Chris Ballard’s first year. Cunningham has great football instincts and the physicality to make him a force on a Colts defense needing room to grow.