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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Deshaun Watson heads to Broadway

By Brad Weiss

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dalvin Cook

RB, Florida State

Andrew Luck is one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and the Indianapolis Colts found hard for a potential playoff spot in 2016. However, he just does not have the kind of offensive line you would expect an organization to put in front of a franchise guy. The Colts will likely bolster the offensive line with some veterans in the offseason, and in the draft, they should look to put an elite running back prospect behind Luck.

Watching Dalvin Cook play for the Florida State Seminoles has been a treat, as he will leave campus as the most decorated rusher in school history. That is saying a lot considering the career Warrick Dunn had during his time in Tallahassee. Cook can do it all from the running back position, and plugging him into the lineup is going to take so much pressure off of Luck in the passing game.

Frank Gore had a solid season for the Colts as their feature back in 2016, but his time carrying the load has to be coming to an end. The team should look to retain him to spell Cook in 2017, while providing the kind of leadership any young player needs coming into the league. Gore can still put up solid numbers, and adding Cook to an offense that has Gore, T.Y. Hilton, and Dwayne Allen would make them pretty explosive next season.

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