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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Jets go quarterback

By Brad Weiss

Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball for a touchdown past Florida Gators defensive back Chauncey Gardner Jr. (23) during the first quarter at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball for a touchdown past Florida Gators defensive back Chauncey Gardner Jr. (23) during the first quarter at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dalvin Cook

RB, Florida State

Andrew Luck is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and it would be amazing to see what he could do with a solid offensive line in front of him. Despite the fact that he is always running for his life, Luck has been pretty successful during his time with the Indianapolis Colts, leading the team deep into the playoffs on a few occasions. However, if he continues to take hits the way he has, his career is going to be shortened, so the team needs to bring in someone to take the pressure off of him.

Dalvin Cook has had a record-breaking career at Florida State, as he has erased Warrick Dunn from the record books. Not only is he an incredible back out of the backfield, but he also is a very good pass-catcher, and would give the Colts the kind of weapon they need to stop teams from pinning their ears back and coming after Luck. There are some solid offensive linemen available in free agency, and if the Colts can grab one or two of them, they should be able to compete in 2017.

Incredibly, the Colts were able to make a serious run towards the playoffs in 2016, and should once again be in the mix next season. With a new general manager in place, expect the Colts to try and make a splash this offseason, as they should be very active in free agency. Cook would be a great place to start, as he could team with Frank Gore next season to give the Colts an incredible tandem in the backfield behind Luck.

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