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Fantasy Football: The Top 10 Rookie Running Backs for 2017

Brett Oswalt  —  @bRo14thekid Jul 14th, 2017
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4. Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings

Average Draft Position: 5.08 (RB26)
Projected Fantasy Points: 125.18 (RB30)

Clearly, coach Mike Zimmer and the Vikings think highly of second-round pick Dalvin Cook. And the rookie hasn't given them a reason to doubt that so far through OTAs.

Latavius Murray has recently acknowledged that Cook is ahead of him in the race for the Vikings' lead back, so it appears that Cook is line to start the season in that role.

Our numbers somewhat reflect that but probably expect a timeshare to take place as Murray (ankle) works his way back into the fold. We project Cook for 148 rushes, 627 yards, and 4.7 touchdowns.

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