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2017 NFL Draft: Top 50 Prospects Halfway through Season

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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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
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 /

If this was any other draft, Florida State’s Dalvin Cook would probably be the top-ranked running back prospect. Even though he isn’t this year, Cook is still an incredible talent that is one of the 10 best players in this class and one of the most talented running backs in an absolutely stacked group.

When I watch Cook, I can’t help but think about a young Chris Johnson during his days with the Tennessee Titans. Cook is a home-run hitter who has terrific acceleration and vision, allowing him to break off huge plays when he sees an opening.

It’s going to take the right team to pick up Cook, but if he can find a franchise with a solid offensive line, he’ll become a Pro Bowl running back within a few years.

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