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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 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs 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 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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Leonard Fournette

RB, LSU

The Carolina Panthers had an unbelievable season in 2015, as they rode a 15-1 regular season record all the way to Super Bowl 50. While the big game did not turn out the way they would have liked, they still were expected to at least be a playoff team in 2016. Well, that certainly did not happen, and quarterback Cam Newton took way too many hits for someone who is expected to be under center for the next five or more years.

Carolina needs to give him some more weapons on offense, and bringing in a quality running back is the way to go in April. LSU’s Leonard Fournette is a very good-looking running back prospect, as he has the size and speed to be a dominant force at the next level. Current starter Jonathan Stewart still has some gas left in the tank, and if they can bring in Fournette, it would give them a nice tandem like they had when DeAngelo Williams was still with the team.

Newton is an incredible playmaker, and his status as a star in the NFL cannot be questioned. However, you have to wonder how much longer he will be able to play at this level if he continues to get rocked every game. Carolina has some very good talent on both sides of the ball, and with a solid offseason, they should once again be back in the playoffs.

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