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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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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
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

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart will be 30 years old by the time the upcoming season starts, and it’s time to find his replacement.

Florida State tailback Dalvin Cook is arguably the best running back in this year’s draft. He’s powerful, elusive and has all the traits to emerge as a featured runner at the next level.

Considering how much the Panthers rely on offensive coordinator Mike Shula’s ground attack, adding a player like Cook makes too much sense.

It would also help take some of the pressure of quarterback Cam Newton.