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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 5, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) sacks Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) during the fourth quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Auburn won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) sacks Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) during the fourth quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Auburn won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

26. . DE. Auburn. Carl Lawson. 27. player

The Baltimore Ravens are back to playing hard-nosed football, and their defense has looked a lot better as of late. Still, they need to get more pressure on the quarterback, which has been a signature for the franchise since it moved from Cleveland. The veterans on the defense are starting to get long in the tooth, and it is time to inject some young blood on that side of the ball.

Auburn’s Carl Lawson is an exciting player, who has an incredible nose for the ball. He is one of the more explosive players at his position in all of college football, and some mock drafts have him going in the top-10. While we rate him below guys like Myles Garrett and Derek Barnett, he should still grade out to be a fantastic pro.

Baltimore has been a bit of a surprise this season, as they currently are in first place in the AFC North. However, they are only 6-5 on the season, and need to bolster their defense if they want to continue to be known as a hard-hitting organization. They also need a running back and wide receiver, but getting some more pressure on the edge has to be priority No. 1.

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