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2017 NFL Draft: Christian McCaffrey rushes into first round

By George Stockburger

Nov 19, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) points to the sky in celebration after a touchdown against the California Golden Bears during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Stanford defeated California 45-31. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) points to the sky in celebration after a touchdown against the California Golden Bears during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Stanford defeated California 45-31. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Week 13 of the college football season was epic! Here are a few players who have seen their 2017 NFL Draft stock on the rise and a pair who has seen it drop.

Stock Up: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford

After five consecutive weeks without a touchdown, Christian McCaffrey had some work to make up. He’s done just that with 11 touchdowns over the past five weeks.

Nov 19, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) points to the sky in celebration after a touchdown against the California Golden Bears during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Stanford defeated California 45-31. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) points to the sky in celebration after a touchdown against the California Golden Bears during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Stanford defeated California 45-31. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Under the lights against rival Cal, McCaffrey scored three touchdowns for the second straight week. He collected a season-high 284 rushing yards, which also included a season-high 90-yard touchdown run.

Fans and the media often forget about the Stanford running back playing on the west coast, but NFL teams have not. His rare athleticism will allow him to be one of the best pass-catching running backs in the league from day one.

Thanks to his versatility, McCaffrey can fit in a multitude of schemes as a running back, wide receiver, or special teams star. If presented with the right situation, he could be a Pro Bowl-caliber player very quickly.

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