5 players Philadelphia Eagles could select with first-round pick

Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State

Cook is the best running back prospect in this year’s draft. In 2016, Cook had the best season of his collegiate career, running for 1,765 yards, 19 touchdowns, and also catching 33 balls for 488 yards and another score. Cook leaves Florida State as the Seminoles all-time leading rusher with 4,464 yards in just three seasons.

Cook is a physical runner with great vision and breakaway speed. He isn’t the most elusive back, but does a phenomenal job at following his blocks, locating soft spots and exploding through for big yardage. However, he does have ball security issues. Cook fumbled the ball six times in 2016 and 13 times in his three-year collegiate career. Off-the-field issues are a concern as well. Cook was suspended in 2015 after he allegedly punched a woman outside a bar, but was reinstated the following month.

There’s no denying Cook’s skills on the field, but his ball security issues and off-the-field problems could deter the Eagles if he is available when they make their selection.