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; Tucson, AZ, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats during the second quarter at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Oakland Raiders are quickly turning into one of the scariest teams in the NFL. Even though Latavius Murray has been playing well during his time with the Raiders, their offense could be even more deadly with a change-of-pace back behind him.

Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey is a different kind of running back. He’s a speedster with the vision and elusiveness to break off some huge plays. He’s also more than capable of making plays in the passing game, making him even more of a threat.

Although McCaffrey probably isn’t going to be an every-down back in the NFL, his skill set is so unique that he could get plenty of snaps as a third-down back or even a slot receiver in Oakland’s offense, adding yet another weapon for defenses to plan against.

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