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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 13

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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Nov 12, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns running back D
Nov 12, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns running back D /

. RB. Texas. D'Onta Foreman. 27. player. 50

The Detroit Lions have been able to move on from Calvin Johnson’s retirement without missing a beat thanks to the play of Matthew Stafford. However, the Lions could probably still use a workhorse running back behind Stafford who could take the bulk of the carries.

Texas running back D’Onta Foreman has exploded onto the scene this season with some unbelievable performances, slowly slipping into the conversation as a potential first-round pick. He’s got excellent size for a bruising running back, coming in at 6’1” and 249 pounds.

Despite his size, Foreman is still a surprisingly quick back with the vision and explosiveness to break off some big plays. He’s more than capable of fighting for extra yards and is also an extremely capable blocker in pass protection

The biggest concern with Foreman is his ball security, with the Texas back fumbling the ball away far more often than scouts would like to see. However, if he can fix his fumbling issues, he could become one of the toughest running backs in the NFL to bring down.

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