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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Brad Kaaya, Deshaun Watson headline class

By Erik Lambert

Nov 7, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 26, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) runs against the Southern University Jaguars defense during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) runs against the Southern University Jaguars defense during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

29. Minnesota Vikings

60. <p>Adrian Peterson is still a freak of nature, but even he is mortal. Running backs who excel into their 30s are rare and it’s only a matter of time before even the mighty Peterson begins to break down from the heavy loads he’s shoulders for years.</p> <p>The Minnesota Vikings have to know it’s coming. Teddy Bridgewater may be in place at quarterback but his success to date has come because he has a strong running game to lean on. This team has to ensure that doesn’t change. With all due respect to Jerick McKinnon, he’s not a feature back type. That is what they want to find.</p> <p>Prior to his unfortunate knee injury last season, Nick Chubb was viewed as one of the three best backs in college football. Quite a thing to say given the wealth of talent at that position lately. A classic throwback, Chubb packs a lot of power and effort into a shorter 5-foot-10 frame.</p> <p>He gets north-south fast, finds the hole and has the speed to hit it. Tacklers bounce off him at times. Such a traditional style makes it easy to overlook the fact he can catch the ball too. If his knee shows no ill-effects and he has a good year, this could be a great heir to the Peterson crown.</p>. RB. Georgia. Nick Chubb . 29. player

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