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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Christian McCaffrey in Top 10

By Carl Cockerham

Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) catches a 68 yard touchdown pass past Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) during the third quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) catches a 68 yard touchdown pass past Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) during the third quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

16. Former Alabama TE O.J. Howard has one of the freakiest combinations of size and speed in this draft. He’s going to be the ultimate matchup nightmare as soon as he gets in the NFL. Running a 4.5 40, he’s too fast for LBs and at 6’6′ 251 pounds, he’s way too big for DBs. <p>If he goes into the right situation, he could end up being better than All-World TE Rob Gronkowski. He’s not just a freaky fast TE with a ton of pass-catching talent, he can block too. At Alabama last year, he was among the best if not the best blocking TE in college football.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills still have Sammy Watkins but lost a few WRs in free agency this year. So QB Tyrod Taylor is going to need some more targets to throw to in 2017. As much of a mismatch as Howard is, he can become the team’s No. 2 or No. 1 target immediately.</p> <p>The Bills could then find their No. 3 target later on in the draft to add to the offense. The great thing here is that for all he gives you receiving he’ll be a great blocker for LeSean McCoy. If the Bills can stay healthy on defense, they have a chance to be a competitive team in 2017. </p>. TE. Alabama. O.J. Howard. 10. player

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