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NFL Draft: Early Look at 32-Team Round 1 Mock for 2017

By Peter Panacy

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) tries to escape the tackle of Louisville Cardinals linebacker Stacy Thomas (32) during the second half at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. Louisville defeated Florida State 63-20. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) tries to escape the tackle of Louisville Cardinals linebacker Stacy Thomas (32) during the second half at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. Louisville defeated Florida State 63-20. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

9. player. 52. . Running Back. Jacksonville Jaguars. Dalvin Cook

The Jacksonville Jaguars couldn’t be happier Florida State running back Dalvin Cook fell into their lap at No. 9 overall.

Cook would supplement a Jaguars running game currently ranked No. 31 in the NFL and in desperate need of help. With a weapon like Cook, Jacksonville wouldn’t have to worry as much whether or not quarterback Blake Bortles is the long-term answer. The team’s offense would have a multifaceted approach.

Meanwhile, head coach Gus Bradley better hope the defensive upgrades made last offseason start contributing.

If he’s still around in 2017.