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5 running backs who could interest Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 NFL Draft

By Ryan Quigley

Oct 24, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech defeated Florida State 22-16. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech defeated Florida State 22-16. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) is seen on the field before action against the Baylor Bears prior to the game at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) is seen on the field before action against the Baylor Bears prior to the game at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Joe Mixon, Oklahoma

It’s hard not to like Mixon as a football player. As a sophomore in 2016, Mixon ran for 1,274 yards and 10 touchdowns on 187 carries. He also caught 37 balls for 538 yards and five more scores.

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Unfortunately, Mixon has serious issues as a human being.

In 2014, Mixon assaulted a woman by punching her in the head, causing her to have multiple bones in her face surgically repaired. A video of the incident was released in December. Mixon was also suspended for a game in 2016 after an altercation between himself and a parking attendant. In this incident, Mixon reportedly tore up a parking citation and threw it at the parking attendant’s face.

Mixon’s off-field issues are concerning. But if a team were willing to take a chance on him despite his character concerns, he would certainly make up for the trouble on the field.

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