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NFL Draft 2017: Top NFL prospects from Florida State Football

By Jerran Anderson

Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) reacts after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles won 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) reacts after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles won 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries the ball during the first quarter of a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries the ball during the first quarter of a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook is one of the best running backs in the NFL Draft. Cook was a first-team AP All-American and was a first-team All-ACC regular in his career. He averaged 135.8 rush yds per game, sixth in the FBS and first in the ACC last season.

Cook ran for 1,765 rushing yards and 19 rushing touchdowns in 2016. He finished the final four games with 100 rushing yards or more and had a rushing touchdown in the final six games of the season.

Cook set a new career-high in rushing yards against South Florida last season, running for 267 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Cook is a running back with tons of ability but a few red flags with lingering injuries and off-the-field issues. If he can leave his past where it is, he’ll be a reliable back in the NFL for years to come.

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Cook showed his speed at the NFL Combine with a 4.49 40-yard dash. He also showed off his underrated strength with 22 bench press reps. He’s currently projected to be a first or second round pick.

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