2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projected First Round After Week 4

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Sep 17, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Lashard Durr (25) during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

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I’m not sure that Ryan Tannehill is the answer at quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. But don’t tell them that, because they still have him under a $77 million contract through 2020. Instead of taking a QB, the Dolphins are going to want to give Tannehill as much talent as possible to work with.

Miami should start by adding talent in the backfield. Arian Foster is an aging veteran who just can’t stay healthy, while Jay Ajayi hasn’t exactly proven that he can be a workhorse at the next level. Instead, the Dolphins should grab their potential franchise back with the No. 2 overall pick in LSU star Leonard Fournette.

There’s not a lot that you can say about Fournette that hasn’t already been said. He has the size, speed, vision, acceleration and aggressiveness to be a star at the position at the next level. By giving Miami a running back that defenses will have to plan against, that will open up the passing game for Tannehill and company.

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