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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after Week 14

By Connor Muldowney

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 /
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Nov 19, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) scores a touchdown against the California Golden Bears as quarterback Keller Chryst (10) celebrates (back ground) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. The Stanford Cardinal defeated the California Golden Bears 45-31. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) scores a touchdown against the California Golden Bears as quarterback Keller Chryst (10) celebrates (back ground) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. The Stanford Cardinal defeated the California Golden Bears 45-31. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

29. player. 36. . RB. Stanford. Christian McCaffrey

Before Sunday night, I would have said Seattle should draft either an offensive lineman with its first pick or a running back. However, it’s obvious that the Seahawks have some developing talent at the running back position with Thomas Rawls consistently improving and C.J. Prosise likely to be back and healthy next year.

However, if they are drafting on best available and aren’t completely sold on Rawls or Prosise, they might just consider picking a guy like Christian McCaffrey who could be an all-around great back, receiver and also a returner.

McCaffrey was one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy to begin the season but the Stanford Cardinal had a rough go of things early on. He also had a sluggish start, but really strung together some good games late. In fact, he’s coming off two straight 200-yard rushing games and five straight 100-yard games.

While his numbers are slightly down from last year, the real McCaffrey shined at the end of the season and he proved that his sophomore season was not a fluke. He might not be the best in pass protection, but he’s one of the best receiving running backs out there — that’s perfect for a scrambling Russell Wilson-led offense.

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