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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 10

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) outruns Clemson linebacker Korrin Wiggins (15) at Doak Campbell Stadium. Clemson won 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) outruns Clemson linebacker Korrin Wiggins (15) at Doak Campbell Stadium. Clemson won 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports /

Florida State. Dalvin Cook. 14. player. 50. . RB

Surprisingly, the Detroit Lions are getting by offensively despite the loss of Calvin Johnson thanks to guys like Marvin Jones and Golden Tate giving Matthew Stafford some help in the passing game. However, the ground game is still a work in progress, but that could change with this first-round pick.

Florida State’s Dalvin Cook would probably be the No. 1 running back in any other draft class. He’s capable of breaking off big plays at any moment thanks to his vision and burst to take off at the line of scrimmage. Perhaps Cook’s best pro comparison is a young Chris Johnson during his early days with the Titans.

Having Cook as the workhorse with guys like Ameer Abdullah and Theo Riddick splitting carries behind him could give the Lions the running game they need to create some balance on offense.

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