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2016 NFL Mock Draft 9.0: Last Call

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 15th overall pick to the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 15th overall pick to the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 30, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad outside linebacker Reggie Ragland of Alabama (19) runs onto the field during player introductions before the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad outside linebacker Reggie Ragland of Alabama (19) runs onto the field during player introductions before the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

20. player. 30. . LB. Alabama. Reggie Ragland

The second Alabama player taken is also the second from the defense and one more who should make a year one impact on his roster.

The Jets need an upgrade inside of their linebacker corps and Reggie Ragland from the Crimson Tide has the tools and ability to instantly improve the unit.

Playing against Tom Brady twice a year means facing a Patriots offense which exploits the middle of the field as good as any team in recent memory.  Placing a smart and talented linebacker like Ragland in the space will give the Jets a fighting chance against the Pats, and everyone else too.

 

Previously:  William Jackson III – CB – Houston

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