scorecardDalvin Cook, RB — Minnesota Vikings (first round, No. 41 overall)

Dalvin Cook, RB — Minnesota Vikings (first round, No. 41 overall)

Pros: Cook was another first-round talent who fell into the second round because of off-field issues. As a result, the Vikings get a player many felt was as good an all-around back as there was in the draft. They also get a much cheaper and younger replacement for Adrian Peterson.

Cons: Cook's off-field issues have raised a lot of red flags. There have been multiple arrests and a recent report noted that some teams are worried about the crowd he chooses to hang out with. The NFL is willing to forgive a lot, but running back is one position where it can be more costly because those players are often seen as more interchangeable and expendable. In addition, the Vikings also had already signed former 1,000-yard rusher Latavius Murray.

Telling quote: "The two concerns: his history of shoulder issues and the people he surrounds himself with." — Todd McShay of ESPN.

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