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Ten 2017 NFL Draft prospects facing draft-day tumbles

Reuben Foster is one of the NFL Draft prospects who needs to have a big pro day

Joe Mixon, running back, Oklahoma

NFL Draft, Joe Mixon

If it weren’t for a video showing Mixon hitting a female patron at a bar back in 2014, the former Oklahoma standout would be in the conversation with Dalvin Cook and Christian McCaffrey as the second running back off the board. That’s obviously no longer going to be the case, especially with multiple teams having taken Mixon off their draft boards.

Having already visited with the Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals, there’s surely some interest in Mixon’s services. In terms of talent, this is definitely not a surprise. Here’s a dude that put up over 1,800 total yards and 15 touchdowns last season.

At 6-foot-1 and 226 pounds, Mixon provides both the power and athleticism to be a dynamic running back at the next level. It’s never really been a question about his on-field ability.

But with the NFL trending away from valuing running backs at a high clip, Mixon’s off-field incident could cost him big time. Simply put, some will conclude he’s not worth the risk. With an absolute ceiling in the second round, there’s definitely a chance that Mixon could go undrafted completely. In reality, something in between that remains most likely.

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