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2017 NFL Draft: Final Round 1 Mock for All 32 Picks

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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Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Temple defensive end Haason Reddick speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Temple defensive end Haason Reddick speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Temple. Haason Reddick. 15. player. 46. . Linebacker

Like the Saints, the Indianapolis Colts need as much help on defense as they can get.

Last year, the Colts showed their age on the defensive side of the ball, which inevitably led to linebacker Robert Mathis’ retirement.

His replacement is Temple linebacker Haason Reddick.

Reddick could fill in as a pass-rushing EDGE or could wind up playing at a number of linebacker spots, depending on where he’s needed most. And Reddick’s 4.52 40-yard-dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine suggests his speed will be enough to provide solid coverage at the next level.