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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Trio of quarterbacks land in top 10

By Brad Weiss

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) walks off the field after a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) walks off the field after a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter Finley Stadium. Florida State won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter Finley Stadium. Florida State won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 54. . RB. Florida State. Dalvin Cook. 26

The Philadelphia Eagles drafted a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, selecting North Dakota State’s Carson Wentz. Wentz got out to a hot start for the Eagles, but since their bye in Week 4, he has been one of the lowest rated passers in the NFL. The issue has been that he does not have much as far as a running game, which has now turned to 36-year old Darren Sproles to lead the way.

Philadelphia needs to go with a running back in April, and Florida State’s Dalvin Cook would be a perfect solution to their problems. He has the ability to run through, and around defenders, and would be a hit in Philadelphia. Eagles fans love hard-nosed players, and Cook is never one to shy away from trying to run over a defender.

Cook has had a record-setting career for the Seminoles, and there is not much left for him to do on campus. The Eagles need him to take some of the pressure off of Wentz, who just is not ready to carry a team on his back yet. Philadelphia is very close to being a contender in the NFC, and if they can grab Cook in the draft, he could be the Ezekiel Elliott to his Dak Prescott.

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