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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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10 October 2015: Indiana G Dan Feeney (67) pass blocks. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 29-7 at Beaver Stadium in State College, PA. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire) (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire/Corbis via Getty Images)
10 October 2015: Indiana G Dan Feeney (67) pass blocks. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 29-7 at Beaver Stadium in State College, PA. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire) (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire/Corbis via Getty Images) /

player. 59. . OG. Indiana. Dan Feeney. 22

While we believe that Cam Robinson is the best offensive tackle in this draft, Dan Feeney may actually be the best overall offensive lineman. The Indiana product does not get much hype, basically because he plays for Indiana, but he is the most NFL-ready guard in this draft. He has the size and feet to do good things at the next level, and his brute strength is what sets him apart in this draft class.

The Dolphins went offensive line in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, taking Laremy Tunsil out of Ole Miss, despite the fact that a draft day video appeared on his social media of him take a bong hit out of a gas mask. Tunsil has done a nice job at the guard position for the Dolphins this season, but they should be able to move him back to tackle in 2017. If the Fins do grab Feeney, they would have too very young, very good offensive lineman to build around.

Jay Ajayi is developing into a top running back in the AFC, and it appears the team is prepared to move forward with Ryan Tannehill as the starting quarterback. Bolstering the offensive line is so important in this league, as we are seeing with teams like the Dallas Cowboys, and the Oakland Raiders. Feeney is a special one, and should be the only guard taken in the first round in April.

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