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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Running backs steal spotlight

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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Oct 1, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) knocks the ball out of the hands of Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Andre Patton (88) at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) knocks the ball out of the hands of Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Andre Patton (88) at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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Marshon Lattimore

CB, Ohio State

The Arizona Cardinals suffered through a disappointing season in 2016, as they failed to make it back to the NFC Championship Game for the second straight year. Running back David Johnson emerged as one of the best at his position in the game, and quarterback Carson Palmer proved he still has some good football left in him. Star wide receiver Michael Floyd drank his way out of town, but the Cards do have some nice young talent at the position behind him.

One area where the team could use some depth is in the secondary, where Patrick Peterson has been relied upon to shoulder the load on too many occasions. He is one of the best cornerbacks in the league, but the team is lacking depth at the position. Bringing in a cornerback is the way to go next April for the Cardinals, and this draft is loaded when it comes to corner.

Marshon Lattimore of Ohio State is one of the best at the position in this draft, and some boards have him being the first corner taken next April. However, we like him at this spot, where he can learn the game behind one of the best in the business. He was a leader on one of the best defenses in college football the past few seasons, and will be heading to a franchise that is ready to win now.

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