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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; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) looks over to the sidelines during the third quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. LSU won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) looks over to the sidelines during the third quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. LSU won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

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

You could definitely make the argument that the Carolina Panthers should look at an offensive tackle or cornerback with their first-round pick. However, with LSU’s Leonard Fournette on the board here, it’s going to be awfully hard for the Panthers to pass up on him.

Jonathan Stewart’s future with the Panthers is uncertain given his history of injuries and hefty contract. By replacing Stewart with Fournette, Cam Newton would have a serious threat in the backfield to take some pressure off of last year’s MVP.

Fournette looks like a future star at the running back position. With his combination of size (6’1”, 235 pounds), speed, vision and aggressiveness, Fournette looks like he could quickly become one of the most dominant running backs in the NFL. Playing behind Newton could be an ideal situation for him to thrive in.

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