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Seattle Times - Finale has huge NFL draft implications for Seahawks
The Seahawks’ regular-season finale at Arizona may not have any playoff implications, but the impact will still be felt in April when the league holds its annual draft.

Al.com - No awards for Tide’s No. 1 defense? Dont’a Hightower admits disappointment
Alabama’s star-studded defense leads the nation in all of the major statistical categories, but not a single star won an individual postseason award.

Tennessean - Mississippi State defenders keep eyes on NFL status
Fletcher Cox and Johnthan Banks were prepared for the question. Will Mississippi State’s two junior stars bolt for the NFL in the spring?

New York Times - Panthers’ Newton prepared to prove the critics wrong
Fake smile. Selfish. The next JaMarcus Russell. The slighting of Cam Newton going into the N.F.L. draft last April was anything but slight. Even though he won the Heisman Trophy, even though he led Auburn to the national championship, there were widespread doubts about Newton’s ability to make it in the N.F.L. The Carolina Panthers ignored the din and made Newton the No. 1 pick in the draft, anyway.

Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenchesSB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenches
Mocking the Draft

This player should be a plug-and-play replacement for Mekhi Becton right off the bat.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31
Mocking the Draft

This guy’s got talent, plus playing with Patrick Mahomes automatically elevates his potential.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30
Mocking the Draft

He’s a bit of a liability in the run game, but his potential in the pass game was enough for Buffalo Rumblings.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pickSB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pick
Mocking the Draft

This pick could help the Commanders build on last year’s excellent season.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan HutchinsonSB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan Hutchinson
Mocking the Draft

It’s a high-potential pick for a Detroit defense that needs a solid pass rusher.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26
Mocking the Draft

This rookie would be a great complement to Jared Verse and Byron Young.

By Michael Peterson