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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projected First Round After Week 4

By Tyler Brooke

Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) catches a pass and rushes for a touchdown against the USC Trojans during the first half of a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) catches a pass and rushes for a touchdown against the USC Trojans during the first half of a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Stanford. Christian McCaffrey. 14. player. 46. . RB

As someone who used to cover the Indianapolis Colts, I could tell you all about the issues that this team has on both sides of the ball. Despite all of those flaws, I can also tell you that I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if the Colts drafted another playmaker in the first round.

Coming out of Stanford, Christian McCaffrey genuinely looks like one of the most talented offensive weapons in this draft class. Not only is he an explosive running back with excellent vision and breakaway speed, but he’s also a fantastic weapon in the passing game. The Colts could also use him as the return specialist that they have seriously lacked for quite some time.

Andrew Luck and McCaffrey almost feel destined to play together in Indianapolis as two Stanford players. Colts fans might want some help on defense, but they probably wouldn’t be complaining as much once they saw McCaffrey play at the next level.

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