2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projected First Round After Week 4

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Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the second quarter as South Florida Bulls linebacker Danny Thomas (53) defends at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

16. player. 28. . RB. Florida State. Dalvin Cook

The Oakland Raiders defense hasn’t looked great to start the season. However, the defense is going to take time to mesh with new faces like Bruce Irvin, Reggie Nelson, Sean Smith and Karl Joseph all starting for the first time in Oakland.

With their first-round pick, the Raiders can afford to find a running back to take some pressure off of Derek Carr, Amari Cooper and the passing game. Dalvin Cook is still on the board here, so it should be an easy choice for Oakland.

The Raiders might be one of the best fits for Cook when he comes to the next level. The Florida State prospect isn’t going to thrive somewhere where they stack the box because he relies so much on making big plays when he sees an opening. With Carr and Cooper stretching the field, that’ll open up the running lanes for Cook on the ground.

Cook could very well go before the Raiders are on the clock, but they could very well swipe him up if he’s available when it’s their turn to pick.

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