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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after first bowl weekend

By Connor Muldowney

Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball for a touchdown past Florida Gators defensive back Chauncey Gardner Jr. (23) during the first quarter at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball for a touchdown past Florida Gators defensive back Chauncey Gardner Jr. (23) during the first quarter at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

46. . RB. Florida State. Dalvin Cook. 13. player

Frank Gore is getting up there in age and his production might not be wavering all that much, but his yards per carry average is down considerably. Actually, he has rushed for about 800 yards on the season with just four touchdowns, but his 3.8 yards per touch needs to be improved.

The 33-year-old back still has some juice left in the tank, but he’s not getting any younger and some youth at the position is needed.

Don’t get me wrong, the Colts should definitely be looking at the offensive line, defensive backfield and linebacker positions, but running back should be addressed for as little cost as possible. Adding a free agent running back doesn’t come with any guarantees and would cost even more than drafting Dalvin Cook.

The Florida State running back is electric and could be the best player at that position in this year’s class. However, he has some hamstring concerns that lingered from his sophomore season. Still, he has had a strong junior campaign, running for 1,620 yards and 18 touchdowns and he’s not taking the bowl game off like another top running back in this draft class.

Indianapolis would have a nice backfield tandem of Andrew Luck and Cook for years to come. This offense would be a well-oiled machine with a younger backfield and improved offensive line.

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