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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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Nov 28, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) scores on a pick 6 during the 2nd half of a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) scores on a pick 6 during the 2nd half of a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

24. player. 28. . Defensive Tackle. Michigan State. Malik McDowell

The Oakland Raiders could go for some help in the secondary here, but getting strong up front might help out the defensive backfield by default.

A great pickup in the NFL Draft would be Michigan State defensive tackle Malik McDowell, who is a prototypical pocket-wrecking force.

He’s not a pass-rusher by any means, but McDowell is strong enough to draw two or three blockers, which would help linebacker Khalil Mack get some open lanes.

In turn, this leads to quarterback pressure and, subsequently, less pressure on the secondary.