Mel Kiper's 2017 Big Board Has Two Tigers In The Top 5

NFL Draft Analyst Mel Kiper Jr. recently unveiled his Too-Early 2017 Big Board and included LSU running back Leonard Fournette and safety Jamal Adams in his Top 5.

1. Myles Garrett, DE/OLB, Texas A&M Aggies
2. Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama Crimson Tide
3. Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU Tigers
4. Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson Tigers
5. Jamal Adams, S, LSU Tigers

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3. Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU Tigers

Big, bruising, fast ... but let's keep an eye on the mileage. Fournette is a dynamic talent, that rare running back who generates excitement for teams drafting in Round 1. But he carried 300 times last season and is at 487 carries in two years. Will LSU use him up?

5. Jamal Adams, S, LSU Tigers

I had his dad, George, in the 1985 draft guide, and Jamal might be even better. He was the top safety in the country as a high school senior and has continued to dominate at LSU. He plays with tenacity and aggressiveness. He can cover, attack the line and has good ball skills.

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Kiper's full 2017 big board on ESPN Insider is pay-protected and can be seen here.