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2017 NFL Mock Draft: The Wild QB Trade Chess Match

By Erik Lambert

Sep 10, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II warms up prior to the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II warms up prior to the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Lashard Durr (25) during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Lashard Durr (25) during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Carolina Panthers (via CHI)

87. It seems almost ludicrous that any team would draft a running back these days in the top 5 picks. Much less trade up to do so. However, the success of Ezekiel Elliott and value of being able to run the football is making a steady comeback in the NFL. Few teams appreciate this better than the Carolina Panthers. Cam Newton is at his best when he has a ground game forcing opponents to take eyes off him. His dual-threat capability instantly becomes more dangerous. <p>The idea of pairing him with Leonard Fournette is nothing short of frightening. The LSU running back was dominant during long stretches in college. Even against stacked boxes with no help from the passing game. He’s big, strong, fast and almost impossible for single tacklers to bring down. Get him in the open field and it’s trouble. He’ll seen more open lanes than he ever did in college thanks to Newton, and that is frightening.</p>. RB. LSU. Leonard Fournette . 3. player

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