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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after Week 11

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes the ball during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes the ball during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-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 /

player. 87. . RB. LSU. Leonard Fournette. 7

LSU’s backfield is one of the scariest in college football. First, you have Leonard Fournette who would be a Heisman frontrunner had be stayed healthy this season and then there’s Derrius Guice who is just a sophomore and might be a top-15 pick next season.

The Carolina Panthers are facing a dilemma with an aging Jonathan Stewart who has been a shell of himself this season. The Panthers’ offense has taken a major step back this season and Stewart has been injured and stymied by opposing defenses all year.

Fournette would be the perfect fit for an offense that already boasts a few young studs such as Cam Newton, Devin Funchess and Kelvin Benjamin. Adding a solid running back to a team that is clearly missing an elite run game would be wise. Newton can’t be the team’s most effective rusher next season.

The LSU junior is the best running back talent in this year’s class and has that elusiveness that excites NFL scouts. He is a stud who has speed, strength, shiftiness and explosiveness. He’s a complete running back and will be, or should be, a starter from day one wherever he goes.

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