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2017 NFL Draft: Top 25 Big Board after Week 11

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

LSU running back Leonard Fournette has been in the national spotlight ever since he stepped foot in Baton Rouge. Since then, Fournette has continued to live up to his lofty expectations, and when he likely declares after this season, he’ll be the clear No. 1 running back in this class.

Fournette has drawn comparisons to Adrian Peterson since he was in high school, but those comparisons aren’t totally out of the question. The LSU star has that rare combination of size (6’1”, 235 pounds) and speed that makes him almost impossible to bring down.

There really aren’t any holes in Fournette’s game, but scouts will do their due diligence on him. There will likely be questions about his ankle injury this season that he’s supposedly not returned to 100 percent from. Other than that, Fournette is so talented that it will be a surprise if he’s not one of the first five players taken in April.

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