2017 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Projections after Week 3

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Sep 10, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) runs the ball against the Nicholls State Colonels during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Nicholls State 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

RB. Georgia. Nick Chubb. 28. player. 87.

Running back Jonathan Stewart is on his last legs with the Carolina Panthers. If they’re going to continue to have one of the most prolific offenses in the NFL, then they’re going to need another running back to take some pressure off of Cam Newton.

Fournette, McCaffrey and Cook are all gone, but there’s still another running back who might be worth a first-round pick in this RB-heavy class. Georgia running back Nick Chubb has returned from a gruesome injury last season and looked like his old self.

Sure, the numbers aren’t as flashy as they used to be, but opposing defenses are stacking the box on Chubb. He’s a compact runner with some power and vision that could do a great job replacing Stewart when it’s time for the Panthers back to hang up the cleats.

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