2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 12

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 /

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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 /

As soon as Fournette comes off of the board, every other team that needs a running back is going to be looking at Florida State’s Dalvin Cook. With the Washington Redskins picking right after Baltimore, they might have to go ahead and pull the trigger, because Matt Jones isn’t exactly a franchise RB.

If it was any other season, Cook would be the No. 1 running back prospect. The Seminoles back showcases elite vision and acceleration to find a hole and explode through it for a huge gain. That home-run capability makes him a tough assignment for linebackers.

Cook reminds me a lot of Chris Johnson during his time with the Titans, and if that’s the kind of level that the Florida State prospect can play at, Washington’s offense would be awfully dangerous next year.

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