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2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 3.0: Free-Agency Impact

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers safety Karl Joseph (8) is honored on senior day before their game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers safety Karl Joseph (8) is honored on senior day before their game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /

West Virginia. Karl Joseph. 30. player. 87. .

As a key component to the secondary for the NFC Champion Carolina Panthers, Roman Harper’s retirement will leave a big hole needing to be filled in the draft.

Karl Joseph from West Virginia is coming off of an injury, but should be healthy enough to contribute for the Panthers in 2016.  His game film shows great playing ability and an aggressiveness most teams treasure.

He’s effective in run support and will drop the hammer on ball carriers and receivers equally.

There aren’t many needs on the Panthers’ squad outside of filling Harper’s role, and Joseph will help the team bring back the aggressive nature needed to keep their defense among the best in the NFL.

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