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2017 NFL Draft: Post-Super Bowl Mock for All 32 Teams

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 30, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) rushes the ball against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Husky Stadium. Washington won 44-6. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) rushes the ball against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Husky Stadium. Washington won 44-6. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

31. . Running Back. Stanford. Christian McCaffrey. 23. player

The New York Giants managed just 3.5 yards per carry on the ground last year, and a strong running game would go a long way to ensure offensive playmakers Odell Beckham Jr. and Eli Manning don’t have to bear all the pressure.

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey isn’t an every-down back, certainly not someone who can take the punishment of being a true No. 1

Yet he’s a thrilling weapon — either out of the backfield or, perhaps, even as a slot receiver.

And one can think what Manning and McCaffrey might be able to do here as well.