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NFL Draft 2017: Ranking the top 10 running backs

By Jordan Luth

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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Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) celebrates with offensive lineman Kareem Are (72) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) celebrates with offensive lineman Kareem Are (72) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Dalvin Cook had a very slow start to his 2016 season, before finally breaking out against South Florida and got back on track.

In each of his three seasons as a Florida State Seminole, Cook ran for at least 1,000 yards. He also had consecutive seasons with over 1,600 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2015 and 2016. For his career at FSU, he ran for 4,464 yards and 46 touchdowns. Cook is also a decent threat out of the back field. He averaged over 10 yards a reception in 2015 and 2016.

Cook’s greatest strength is in his speed. Once he gets past the line it can be hard to catch him. He is also good in the passing game. Being able to be a speed back with power and catch passes out of the back field, make Cook a top running back prospect.

The one thing that may hold Cook back is that teams want to make sure he will stay out of trouble. He has run into some legal issues in the past. Because of this, some NFL teams may question if this will happen again. Most NFL teams don’t tolerate players with bad off field antics.

With that being said, Cook is a first round talent. His speed and strength can make him become a three down back in the NFL.

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