2017 NFL Mock Draft: 7 Rounds of Trade-Fueled Action

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Mar 3, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook goes through workout drills during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

27. Philadelphia Eagles (via KC)

player. 54. Howie Roseman is known for being aggressive in pursuit of what he feels his team needs. Having secured his QB a wide receiver, the next piece on the agenda is a legitimate running back. No doubt Philadelphia is still regretting the LeSean McCoy trade even to this day. They can’t be expected to better protect Wentz until teams believe they have a threat on the ground. Ryan Mathews was never that guy. So they decide to move up to get one. <p>A lot of people are probably going to hold his average combine performance against him, and that’s a shame. Dalvin Cook proves consistently that he was an electric player for Florida State. He can run with speed, break tackles and take the punishment feature backs normally do. He represents the other part of the equation the Eagles are missing. By adding his element on the ground, they’ve suddenly given Wentz multiple options.</p>. RB. Florida State. Dalvin Cook . 27

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