NFL Mock Draft 2017: Deshaun Watson Goes to 49ers

No. 8 Carolina Panthers: RB Leonard Fournette


School: LSU


Position: Running Back


Class: Junior


Outlook: This would be a steal for the Panthers as Fournette is a top-five talent. Fournette has the size and speed needed to succeed in the NFL. Critics will point to his lack of involvement in the passing game at LSU as to why a player like Dalvin Cook should be selected higher than Fournette. The LSU offense has had its challenges over Fournette's tenure, and he is likely to benefit from leaving Baton Rouge. Jonathan Stewart has had trouble staying healthy and the younger Panthers running backs have not looked like three-down backs. Fournette would add a dimension to the Carolina offense which would help Cam Newton. (Getty)