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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; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (68) reacts as quarterback DeShone Kizer (not shown) scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (68) reacts as quarterback DeShone Kizer (not shown) scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

OT. Notre Dame. Mike McGlinchey. 29. player. 36.

Seattle showed this past weekend that they have some serious issues on the offensive side of the ball, mostly on their offensive line. They cannot continue to let Russell Wilson get hit the way he did this past weekend, or it could be a shorter career than it has to be. They have struggled to find a running game since the departure of Marshawn Lynch as well, and that is mostly due to the fact they have a weak offensive line.

We like Mike McGlinchey to go here, as he has the ability to play both sides of the line. He has played right and left tackle during his time with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and has been a catalyst for some very good Irish teams. He is a bruising offensive lineman, who has the kind of brute strength that can clear holes on his own, while possessing the feet to protect well in the passing game.

Wilson is an asset, and the team needs to protect him. That has to be their top priority going forward, or else there are going to more games like last week, where they scored only five points against the Tampa Bay Buccanneers. McGlinchey is a cornerstone-type offensive lineman, and whether it is on the right or left side, he will definitely make an impact as a rookie in 2017 if he decides to come out.

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