2017 NFL Mock Draft: Running backs steal spotlight

By Brad Weiss | Jan 18, 2017

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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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) reacts against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Cam Robinson

OT, Alabama

Welcome to Los Angeles. The Chargers have played their last game as the San Diego Chargers, and will now head to La La Land for the foreseeable future. While the city of San Diego will miss their beloved Bolts, the move actually gives Los Angeles a team that could battle for a playoff spot next season. The Chargers have a ton of talent on both sides of the ball, and new head coach Anthony Lynn should be able to get this team moving in the right direction.

The key to the team is their quarterback, as Philip Rivers is starting to get up there in age. Still, he put together a solid season in 2016 despite the fact that all of his weapons went down to injury at some point during the season. If they can get Keenan Allen back healthy for the 2017 campaign, Rivers will have his WR1 back, and guys like Travis Benjamin and Tyrell Williams proved they can perform on a consistent basis this season.

Protecting Rivers has to be the route they take in next April’s draft, and Alabama’s Cam Robinson is the best offensive tackle in this draft. For years, the Chargers have been putting the offensive line together with retreads, which means Rivers has taken a ton of hits over the years. Still, he should have a few good seasons left in him, and if the Bolts can bolster their offensive line for the upcoming season, they may be able to make some noise in the very deep AFC West.

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