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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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Nov 25, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns running back D’Onta Foreman (33) carries the ball against Texas Christian Horned Frogs safety Denzel Johnson (30) and defensive tackle Aaron Curry (95) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns running back D’Onta Foreman (33) carries the ball against Texas Christian Horned Frogs safety Denzel Johnson (30) and defensive tackle Aaron Curry (95) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports /
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D'Onta Foreman

RB, Texas

Aaron Rodgers stood in front of reporters when the team was 4-6 and said they would run the table and make the playoffs. Well, he was right, and after winning five straight, the Packers headed into their Week 17 matchup against the Detroit Lions with the opportunity to win the NFC North. They did just that, and on Sunday, they destroyed the New York Giants to advance to the Divisional Round against the Dallas Cowboys.

While the play of Rodgers has been MVP-worthy, the organization has to be worried about the lack of a running game. Eddie Lacy, James Starks, and Christine Michael have all gotten a shot to carry the load, which has since gone to wide receiver Ty Montgomery. The Packers need to bring in a running back next April, and University of Texas star D’Onta Foreman just may be the answer at the position.

Just looking at Foreman, and you can see he was built to carry the ball at the NFL level. Playing for a Texas team with really no answer at quarterback, Foreman has had to be a workhorse during his time in Austin. His game equates perfectly to the NFL level, as he has the size and speed to really be a guy who can carry the ball 25 times on Sunday. The Packers need to get a running back next April, and Foreman may be too good to pass up.

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