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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Aftermath of Greatest Super Bowl

By Carl Cockerham

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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NCAA Football: Florida State at South Florida
NCAA Football: Florida State at South Florida /

87. As I’ve already said, Cook is my No. 1 RB in this great class at his position here in 2017. He’s faster and makes more people miss, which counts for his potential longevity at the position. He’s also more versatile in his ability to line up in the slot and run routes. <p>But when you’re trying to build a more physical team like the Jaguars are, Fournette’s the guy. So this leads to Cook being taken just four spots later at No. 8 overall by the Carolina Panthers. It also leads to him being taken by a better team and situation.</p> <p>When an RB gets taken by a team with a running QB, he should be one happy man. A lot of cut-back lanes will open up as the QB carries out his bootleg fakes. Opposing defenses have to make sure the QB doesn’t have the ball or they will pay dearly.</p> <p>Rivera looks to have his defense going in the right direction after losing CB Josh Norman. They just need the offense to pick it back up and with Cook, the Panthers can do that. It’s going to be a battle for NFC South supremacy between the Panthers and Atlanta Falcons in 2017.</p>. RB. Florida State. Dalvin Cook. 8. player

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