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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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Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) blocks USC Trojans linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) during the game at AT&T Stadium. Alabama defeats USC 52-6. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) blocks USC Trojans linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) during the game at AT&T Stadium. Alabama defeats USC 52-6. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Cam Robinson. 20. player. 45. . OT. Alabama

On Sunday night, the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs did battle inside Sports Authority Field in a huge AFC West matchup. The overtime win by the Chiefs vaulted them into the playoff picture as of Week 12, and in turn, left the Broncos out. Still, there is a ton of NFL season left to go, and the two teams will meet once more at Arrowhead Stadium later in the year.

If Denver does miss the playoffs, it will not be because of their defense. The Broncos boast one of the best defenses in all of football again this season, and have been winning games despite playing with an inexperienced quarterback under center. Next April, the team should look to add to their offensive line depth, as the Chiefs exposed that as a weakness during their overtime win in Week 12.

Cam Robinson of the Alabama Crimson Tide is the best offensive line prospect in this draft, and he could easily go earlier if someone decides to bolster their unit. However, he would be a perfect fit for the Broncos, who love to get things going by running the ball. Quarterback Trevor Siemian continues to develop, and the team drafted Paxton Lynch last season to be the future at the position. Adding Robinson in 2017 would give them an anchor on their line for the next 10 years.

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