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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Fournette, Peppers land in top 10

By Brad Weiss

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) breaks the tackle of Michigan State Spartans linebacker Chris Frey (23) during the first half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) breaks the tackle of Michigan State Spartans linebacker Chris Frey (23) during the first half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) outruns Clemson linebacker Korrin Wiggins (15) at Doak Campbell Stadium. Clemson won 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) outruns Clemson linebacker Korrin Wiggins (15) at Doak Campbell Stadium. Clemson won 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Indianapolis Colts are very one-sided on offense, as star quarterback Andrew Luck has been asked to carry the load for his entire NFL career. Veteran running back Frank Gore has done a nice job at the position since coming over to the Colts, but he is getting up there in age. Indy needs a solid running back to compliment Luck, and they should be able to get one this high in the draft.

Florida State running back Dalvin Cook is one of the best backs in college football, and has had a record-setting career for the Seminoles. This past week, Cook rushed for 169 yards and four touchdowns against undefeated Clemson, cementing his spot as the best back in the ACC. He has the size and speed to be an impact player out of the gate in the NFL, and the Colts would be a perfect spot for him to land.

Like Jacksonville, the Colts play in a very winnable division, and adding Cook could be the final piece they need to get over the hump. They cannot afford to continue to waste good years in Luck’s prime, and adding some support to the offense would take a ton of pressure off of him. Gore has been a pleasant surprise at the position, but it is time to turn the page.

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