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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Mitch Trubisky, DeShone Kizer on the rise

By Brad Weiss

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) runs against Florida Gators defensive back Quincy Wilson (6) during the second quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) runs against Florida Gators defensive back Quincy Wilson (6) during the second quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

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It has been an incredible season for the Dallas Cowboys, who looked like it would be another lost year when Tony Romo broke his back during the preseason. Rookie Dak Prescott was given the keys to the car, and after losing the season opener against the New York Giants, he proceeded to win his next 11 starts. At 13-2, the Cowboys are the No.1 seed in the NFC playoffs, and they could be headed to their first Super Bowl appearance since the Troy Aikman days.

Rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott, whom the team selected with their first round selection in 2016, has taken the league by storm, and is only 178 yards away from Eric Dickerson’s rookie rushing record. On Monday night, the Cowboys dropped 42 points on the Detroit Lions, as they displayed their dominance against a potential playoff team. While all the press has gone to the offense, their defense has actually played very well also, and it appears this Cowboys team may do something special.

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One issue with their defense is their secondary, as they are getting up there in age. Cornerback Brandon Carr is 30, and backup Orland Scandrick is close to magic number as well. Bringing in a quality young corner for depth is a priority next April, and Quincy Wilson is one of the best at the position in the country. If Dallas goes this route, Wilson and teammate Teez Tabor will go from being the best cornerback tandem in the SEC, to first round draft picks.

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