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Detroit Lions 2017 NFL Draft Watchlist: Clemson vs Florida State

By Erik Schlitt

Nov 7, 2015; Clemson, SC, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries the ball during the first half against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Clemson, SC, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries the ball during the first half against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Detroit Lions will be keeping an eye on several 2017 NFL Draft prospects during the Clemson at Florida State game, including top-tier running backs Dalvin Cook and Wayne Gallman.

Nov 7, 2015; Clemson, SC, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries the ball during the first half against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4). Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s never too early to be looking ahead to next year’s NFL Draft. In this weekly piece, I’ll examine players from a marquee game, who could be potential draft targets of the Detroit Lions.

This week’s feature game

#3 Clemson (7-0) at #12 Florida State (5-2)
When: Saturday, October 29th
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Network: ABC

With only nine undefeated football teams left in college, whenever one plays, it’s usually worth watching. But this game has an added element to it for followers of the NFL draft. Both teams have future NFL players on both sides of the ball, but the running backs will be the primary focus for Detroit Lions fans.

Click through the pages to see the players that would fill a need for the Detroit Lions in 2017.

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