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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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Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Curtis Samuel (4) celebrates after scoring the game winning touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines in the second overtime at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime.Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Curtis Samuel (4) celebrates after scoring the game winning touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines in the second overtime at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime.Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

124. . RB/WR. Ohio State. Curtis Samuel. 24. player

The Kansas City Chiefs have struggled as a unit offensively this season, and it could wind up being their Achilles Heel come playoff time. However, on Sunday night, 2016 fifth-round draft pick Tyreek Hill showed he may be the next big playmaker for the Chiefs, as he carried the load with Jeremy Maclin on the shelf. Still, Kansas City needs more help on the offensive side of the ball, and Curtis Samuel from Ohio State could be the answer.

Samuel is fresh off the biggest run of his collegiate career, as his 15-yard overtime touchdown gave the Buckeyes a huge home win against the hated Michigan Wolverines. In scoring, Samuel saved the Buckeyes season, and they should be invited to the College Football Playoff at 11-1. He does everything on offense, and could be a wide receiver or running back at the next level.

Kansas City may wind up grabbing a quarterback in the later rounds, as Alex Smith is starting get a little boring behind center. However, there is no-one that can replace him right away in this draft, so they should try to put some more weapons around him. Samuel would look good in Kansas City, and Chiefs fans would fall in love with his ability to make big plays.

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