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

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Nov 28, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Texas A&M Aggies 19-7. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /

5. player. 15. . RB. LSU. Leonard Fournette

Yes, the New Orleans Saints already have a solid running back in Mark Ingram. But the Saints running back has struggled with injuries his entire career and has missed 18 games in his first five seasons.

With Leonard Fournette still on the board, the Saints are going to have a really difficult time passing on the LSU star. The team needs help on defense, but adding Fournette to an offense with Drew Brees, Brandin Cooks and Coby Fleener could give them one of the best offensive units in the league.

Fournette looks every bit like a franchise running back. He combines his 6’1” and 235-pound frame with unbelievable athleticism, vision and toughness to help him break off some big runs. He hasn’t made much noise this college football season due to an ankle injury and teams stacking the box, but everyone knows that Fournette is the real deal.

Again, the Saints could probably take a defensive player here, but having a combination of Fournette and Ingram in the backfield is too hard to pass up on.

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