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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Dalvin Cook makes his case

By Brad Weiss

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 /
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Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) reacts after sacking the Texas A&M Aggies quarterback at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) reacts after sacking the Texas A&M Aggies quarterback at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

10. player. 46. . LB. Alabama. Tim Williams

For years, Robert Mathis has been a mainstay in the Indianapolis Colts defense. However, his career looks to be entering its twilight, and it is time for the organization to start looking for his replacement. The team has an incredible quarterback in Andrew Luck, but the longer they wait to put a good defense out there, the fewer years they are going to have to make a run.

Alabama’s Tim Williams could be the kind of linebacker/edge rusher the team needs now that Mathis is on the decline. He has an incredible motor, and his ability to get after the quarterback is extremely rare. Williams has had a few character issues during his time with the Crimson Tide, but that appears to be in the past, and he is a legitimate first round talent in this draft.

The AFC South is very winnable, and the Colts are hanging in there even with a mediocre defense. If they do miss the playoffs, there are some great defensive players in this draft that would fit right in in Indianapolis. Every year, the window gets smaller and smaller for Luck, so drafting high one year may actually help the franchise in the long run.

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