NFL Draft: 2017 First-Round Mock for All 32 Teams

2017 NFL Draft: Full Round 1 Mock for All 32 Teams Across the League

Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

87. . Running Back. Florida State. Dalvin Cook. 8. player

Opposing teams are doing their best to lock down on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.

And while he’ll still be the focal point for the foreseeable future, Carolina would be wise to invest in another playmaker to take away opponents’ focuses.

Florida State running back Dalvin Cook is that guy. With current Panthers’ No. 1 tailback Jonathan Stewart getting up there in years (29 years old), Cook is the kind of player who can easily split time his rookie season and emerge as the featured back in 2018 and beyond.

He’s the perfect tool for Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula’s complex and aggressive running schemes.