Jabrill Peppers is one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft. The Michigan inside linebacker/strong safety/offensive skill hybridalso is one of the hardest prospects to figure out. He tried to create more clarity by working out at multiple positions at the NFL Combine.It was then reported that at the same Combine, Peppers tested positive for a dilute sample, which will raise some eyebrows with some NFL teams.Peppers isbest off being taken by a team that won't pigeonhole him into a positionwhere he can have limited impact, but instead embrace his versatile talents and maximizes them. In many ways, his unique athletic playmakingmakes him a "luxury
Michael Johnson Jersey pick,"tough for a team with glaring and specific defensive needs to execute tooearly in the first round.MORE:NFL Combine resultsHere are five draft destinations that make the most sense for Peppers, however,to go in the second half of that round on April 27.NFL Draft 2017: Jabrill Peppers' 5 best fitsWashington RedskinsThe Redskins need help at both linebacker and safety, and they need someone toraise theirbig-play quotientin their defensive back seven. Peppers could evolve into what Deone Bucannon has become for Arizona, an in-the-box force who eventually
Geno Atkins Jersey settles at linebacker.Before Peppersfills one of its inside starting spots, Washington can use himas asubpackage attack player and on special teams. In that case, Peppers isnot as much of a "reach" atNo. 17.Tenne see TitansThe Titans' second first-round pick lies right after the Redskins,at No. 18overall. While Tenne seeshould target a cornerback or wide receiver with the No. 5 overall pick it acquiredfrom the Rams, the next selection offers a chance at a much-needed impact player in the middle of its 3-4.The Titans can make good use of Peppers' versatility as a safety. Defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau once benefited from a guy who flew aroundthefield in Troy Polamalu, and Peppers shares some of the instinctual attributes of the former Steelers standout.MORE:Don't compare Peppers to Michigan great Charles WoodsonHouston TexansThe Texans know they'll get one big-time piece back for their strong defense as end J.J. Watt returns healthy. Houston could use a little more coverage help at inside linebacker and strong safety, but Peppers' stronger a sets are how well he can come up against the run and get to the quarterback as a blitzer.Defensive coordinatorRomeo Crennel's history is putting his most talented players in position for greatest impact. Peppers would
Ryan Hewitt Jersey be in great hands with him. No. 25 is also a great value for him.Green Bay PackersThe Packers currently have a versatile strong safety in Morgan Burnett, but he is in line to become a free agent in 2018. In the short term, they need more durability and stability at inside linebacker, as Blake Martinez and Jake Ryan (another Michigan product)struggled to stay healthy in 2016.Green Bay fits the profile of another 3-4 for Peppers, where he can contribute big plays to its defense in a variety of ways.The young Wolverine won't exactly be an older one
KeiVarae Russell Jersey , Charles Woodson, once was for Dom Capers, but Pepperscan develop into a key contributor for them with the chance to replace Burnett next season. That's not a bad option at No. 29.MORE: SN'slatest mock draftPittsburgh SteelersLast but not least, Peppers would be a good pick for Pittsburgh at No. 30. Here's the analysis from our latest mock draft:The Steelers have done well to rebuild their linebacker corps inside out in recent offseasons, but theres still some unfinished busine s to get cleaner and make more plays on the back end. Peppers, a solid run-support defender who needs to get better in coverage, can have value early as a versatile subpackage player.only would it be fun to see how he's moved around on defense, but you can guarantee that Josh Daniels can find a role for him on offense. The Patriots also can't get enough oface special teamers. Peppers sliding to the Super Bowl champions at No. 32 isa perfect match.