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New England Patriots: Complete 7-round mock draft

By Brady McAlear

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 08: Zack Baun #56 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts to a play during a game against the New Mexico Lobos at Camp Randall Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin defeated New Mexico 45-14. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 08: Zack Baun #56 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts to a play during a game against the New Mexico Lobos at Camp Randall Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin defeated New Mexico 45-14. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – DECEMBER 1: Defensive end Mykal Walker #3 of the Fresno State Bulldogs, defensive player of the game, holds up the championship trophy following the conclusion of the Mountain West Championship against the Boise State Broncos on December 1, 2018 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Fresno State won the game 19-16 in overtime. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – DECEMBER 1: Defensive end Mykal Walker #3 of the Fresno State Bulldogs, defensive player of the game, holds up the championship trophy following the conclusion of the Mountain West Championship against the Boise State Broncos on December 1, 2018 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Fresno State won the game 19-16 in overtime. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

897. . Linebacker. Bulldogs . Mykal Walker. 172. player

Mykal Walker is a low-risk pick with the potential to develop into something special. I don’t understand how he hasn’t gotten more recognition from the general media. I love so much about this guy’s game.

Similar to Zack Baun, Walker can line up anywhere. He displayed talent as a rusher off the edge and as a linebacker at Fresno State. He’s got a nice motor, he shoots the gap effectively, and he has a big tackle radius. He can struggle to finish tackles, but it’s rare to see him get out-bodied with his 6’3 frame.

He doesn’t have much success trying to play in coverage, which could make him a liability on passing downs, as offenses will know he’s rushing and can abuse his weak coverage skills.

Still, Walker’s floor is a seriously good special teams player, with his ceiling being a legitimate NFL starter. I think Belichick is the mastermind Walker should hope he’s playing for next year, as Bill will find out how to use him most effectively.

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