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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; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) in action against the Oregon State Beavers during the first quarter at Husky Stadium. Washington won 41-17. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) in action against the Oregon State Beavers during the first quarter at Husky Stadium. Washington won 41-17. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 50. . CB. Washington. Sidney Jones. 28

The Detroit Lions are another team having a surprisingly good year, just one year removed from seeing their star player retire at an early age. While quarterback Matthew Stafford definitely misses Calvin Johnson, he is not playing like it, and is putting up MVP numbers for the first place Lions. The offense is clicking on all facets, and if they can get some players on defense, they could be a formidable contender for years to come.

One area of need is the secondary, where they have shown that they can be burned on numerous occasions. They just do not have enough talent back there, and teams like the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons are going to exploit that. Sidney Jones of Washington is one of the better cover corners in recent memory, and would be a steal this late in the first round.

Jones has the ability to man the team’s No. 1 wide receiver, and playing in the Pac-12, he has gone up against some serious talent this season. Not only does he have the size to play at the next level, but he has the kind of closing speed that turns mistakes into interceptions. He may not always come up and make the big hit, but he is definitely a shutdown cornerback for sure.

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