Giants.com takes a look at NFL.com's scouting reports on the 2017 draft prospects:
NFL.com's Mike Mayock ranked the top player at each position in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Quarterback: DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame
Running Back: Dalvin Cook, Florida State
Tight End: O.J. Howard, Alabama
Wide Receiver: Corey Davis, Western Michigan
Offensive Tackle: Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin
Interior OL: Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky
Interior DL: Jonathan Allen, Alabama
Edge Rusher: Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
Linebacker: Reuben Foster, Alabama
Cornerback: Sidney Jones, Washington
Safety: Malik Hooker, Ohio State
NFL Media draft expert Mike Mayock unveiled his first position-by-position rankings for the 2017 NFL Draft. The former Boston College defensive back – and one-time Giant – will update this list a few times before the first round kicks off April 27 in Philadelphia.
In the meantime, Giants.com will take a closer look at each position. Today, we start with Mayock's top five prospects at running back:
DALVIN COOK, FLORIDA STATE
Height: 5-11
Weight: 213
NFL.com Scouting Report: Very talented runner with outstanding balance, footwork and burst. Cook lacks the power that you may find with some running backs in this year's draft, but he is a homerun hitter with a resume featuring monster games against his most highly regarded opponents. Cook creates for himself with elusiveness and speed, but his value could be diminished by injuries, character and issues in pass protection. If everything checks out, he could become a rookie of the year candidate right away.
LEONARD FOURNETTE, LSU
Height: 6-1
Weight: 235
NFL.com Scouting Report: High-end talent with rare blend of size, speed and power. Comparisons to Adrian Peterson feel lofty, but from a physical standpoint, he's there. Fournette doesn't have the wiggle to make defenders miss and his vision can be iffy. However, if your run fits and tackling aren't sound, he can take it the distance in an instant. May have durability concerns due to physical running style, but has All-Pro potential.
NFL.com names the top 50 prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft.
- Adam Shaheen - TE, Ashland
- Jordan Willis - DE, Kansas State
- Teez Tabor - CB, Florida
- Marcus Williams - S, Utah
- Zay Jones - WR, East Carolina
- Obi Melifonwu - S, Connecticut
- Marlon Humphrey - CB, Alabama
- Kevin King - CB, Washington
- Tim Williams - LB, Alabama
- Josh Jones - S, N.C. State
- Curtis Samuel - RB, Ohio State
- Chidobe Awuzie - CB, Colorado
- Evan Engram - TE, Ole Miss
- Tyus Bowser - LB, Houston
- T.J. Watt - LB, Wisconsin
- Cam Robinson - OT, Alabama
- DeShone Kizer - QB, Notre Dame
- Adoree' Jackson - CB, USC
- Mitchell Trubisky - QB, North Carolina
- Jabrill Peppers - S, Michigan
- Budda Baker - S, Washington
- Quincy Wilson - CB, Florida
- Deshaun Watson - QB, Clemson
- Ryan Ramczyk - OT, Wisconsin
- Alvin Kamara - RB, Tennessee
- Garett Bolles - OT, Utah
- Taco Charlton - DE, Michigan
- John Ross - WR, Washington
- Takkarist McKinley - DE, UCLA
- Jarrad Davis - LB, Florida
- Charles Harris - DE, Missouri
- Haason Reddick - LB, Temple
- Tre'Davious White - CB, LSU
- Gareon Conley - CB, Ohio State
- Forrest Lamp - G, Western Kentucky
- Dalvin Cook - RB, Florida State
- Christian McCaffrey - RB, Stanford
- Derek Barnett - DE, Tennessee
- David Njoku - TE, Miami
- Mike Williams - WR, Clemson
- Corey Davis - WR, Western Michigan
- Reuben Foster - LB, Alabama
- O.J. Howard - TE, Alabama
- Marshon Lattimore - CB, Ohio State
- Jonathan Allen - DT, Alabama
- Solomon Thomas - DE, Stanford
- Leonard Fournette - RB, LSU
- Malik Hooker - S, Ohio State
- Jamal Adams - S, LSU
- Myles Garrett - DE, Texas A&M
CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY, STANFORD
Height: 6-0
Weight: 197
NFL.com Scouting Report: Multidimensional runner with flex appeal for teams looking for a player who can carry the ball 20 times or catch it 10 depending on the game plan. McCaffrey's size, power and speed are just average, but he is able to create yardage for himself with his vision and elusiveness. McCaffrey's ability to return punts and kicks could be the value sweetener that pushes his name into the first round.
ALVIN KAMARA, TENNESSEE
Height: 5-10
Weight: 215
NFL.com Scouting Report: Ascending, competitive runner who has flashed explosive NFL talent at various times over the last two seasons. A committed runner with excellent balance who finds yardage that isn't blocked for him. While he has never logged 20 carries in a single game, he has the talent to play on all three downs if he can prove his durability.
JOE MIXON, OKLAHOMA
Height: 6-1
Weight: 226
NFL.com Scouting Report: Over the past three years, Mixon's off-field issues have overshadowed his on-field accomplishments. He did receive first-team All-Big 12 honors for his on-field play, rushing for 1,274 yards, averaging nearly seven yards per rush with 10 touchdowns. He also ranked in the top five nationally with 194 all-purpose yards per game (37-538, 5 TDs receiving; 494 yards, TD on kick returns). In 2015, Mixon came on the scene as a rusher (753 yards, seven TD) and receiver (28-356, four TDs).
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