2017 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Projections after Week 5

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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 /

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

The running back position has been devalued over the past few years, but this upcoming class of running backs is the best we’ve seen in a long time. Dalvin Cook is the clear No. 2 back in this class behind Fournette, but if he keeps playing like he has the past couple of weeks, Cook might start having scouts debate who the No. 1 back really is.

The Florida State prospect has hit his stride over the past two games, racking up 407 rushing yards and five touchdowns while adding another 168 receiving yards. Cook has elite vision and acceleration to see the hole and burst through it for some huge plays. Perhaps the best comparison for Cook is a young Chris Johnson.

Even though the Oakland Raiders could probably use some help on defense, imagine just how dangerous their offense would be with Derek Carr, Amari Cooper and Cook all making plays for them.

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