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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Final Predictions For First Round

By Dan Parzych

Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) before a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) before a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Jacksonville Jaguars: LSU RB Leonard Fournette

Who would have thought when it comes to some of the winners from free agency this offseason, the Jacksonville Jaguars would end up being one of those teams on the list? Now if only they can continue that success over into the upcoming draft, the Jaguars may finally become contenders once again in the AFC.

One of the main reasons why expectations were so high for Jacksonville at the beginning of last year was due to the Blake Bortles coming off an impressive 2015 campaign in which he threw for 35 touchdowns. Unfortunately, the former first-round pick took a major step back last year as the Jaguars’ offense struggled to put up points, but the argument can be made this unit could be a significant running back away from reaching the next level.

That’s where Leonard Fournette comes into play, as the former LSU star is considered one of the most powerful running back’s from this year’s class, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him land in the top 10. Don’t be fooled by his disappointing numbers from 2016 since Fournette has seemed well prepared for the NFL since his sophomore season with the Tigers thanks to his playmaking abilities.

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