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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 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) carries the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) defends during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) carries the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) defends during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

. LB/S. Michigan. Jabrill Peppers. 3. player. 52

Prior to the 2016 NFL season, many experts expected the Jacksonville Jaguars to take over as the class of the AFC South. However, through the first 12 weeks of the season, that has certainly not been the case, as both sides of the ball have struggled. They have a nice young core of offensive players that should be better next season, but their defense is lacking that star power needed to compete with the teams in their division.

The Houston Texans are solid, the Indianapolis Colts have an incredible quarterback, and the Tennessee Titans are a team on the rise. That means the Jaguars need to get their act together quickly, or they could be cellar dwellers in the division for a long time. They need to inject a playmaker on their defensive unit, and Jabrill Peppers has the skill set to do some incredible things on Sunday.

The Michigan linebacker may grade out to be a safety at the next level, but he can be used on both sides of the ball as well. He has played running back, wildcat, and has even been a return man for the Wolverines, who have featured him nicely this season. He would instantly become a fan favorite in Jacksonville, and could help keep the Jags relevant in the division for years to come.

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