RUNNING BACK
TOP 5 QB VIDEO
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Bryce Young
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CJ Stroud
3
Hendon Hooker
4
Dorian Thompson-Robinson
5
Jaren Hall
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Isaiah Spiller
RB / TEXAS A&M / 6'0 / 215
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Spiller is a decisive runner with a great ability to change direction. He is fast and balanced. Patient, but does not try to do too much. Incredibly effective when catching passes out of the flat. Very hard to bring down. Lacks elite speed, but is not slow by any means. Was held back by QB play, and this resulted in teams stacking the box. Spiller is an incredibly well-rounded back who should be an elite producer in the NFL.
Grade: Round 2
Joe Mixon
2
Breece Hall
RB / IOWA ST. / 6'1 / 220
Hall has great size and power. He lacks the elite burst right away but his explosiveness when he picks up steam is very good. Great balance through contact and an ability to find the holes. Even though his power is good, it could be better for his size. Needs to improve in pass protection. Solid pass catcher, especially for his size. Very good in short-down situations.
Grade: Round 2
Josh Jacobs
3
Kenneth Walker III
RB / MICHIGAN ST. / 5'10 / 210
Walker is a patient runner with great vision. He has a good blend of size and speed. He waits behind blocks and looks for a hole to open up before doing anything. Sometimes he is a bit too patient which leads to missed opportunities and loss of yardage. Willing to make contact with defenders. Needs to improve on pass-catching and pass protection. If put in the right scheme behind a good offensive line, Walker can be an incredibly effective weapon.
Grade: Round 2
Tony Pollard
4
Zamir White
RB / GEORGIA / 5'11 / 215
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White is a really pure runner with great vision and instincts. He runs with physicality and embraces contact. He has a natural ability to consistently find the hole. People are concerned with his durability which could limit his draft stock. Very similar to Sony Michel who has been very productive when healthy. White has torn his ACL twice which is a big concern.
Grade: Round 3
Sony Michel
5
Brian Robinson Jr.
RB / ALABAMA / 6'1 / 226
Robinson is a very powerful back who is a hard runner to tackle when he gets downhill. A simple and effective runner who makes a hard first cut and hits the hole with purpose. Robinson Lacks the desired burst and acceleration but picks up good speed when he gets into open space. Offers value catching passes and in protection. Good frame for the NFL.
Grade: Round 3
Leonard Fournette
6
D'Vonte Price
RB / FIU / 6'2 / 225
Price is a patient downhill runner with a great build and solid vision. He did not have a big role in college and his team was usually playing from behind which limited his opportunity. However, he really looks and runs like an NFL workhorse. The film is good. He needs to improve his balance and pass-catching abilities, but I really like what he offers as a runner. He moves well for his size.
Grade: Round 3
Latavius Murray
7
Rachaad White
RB / ARIZONA ST. / 6'2 / 210
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White is a very decisive runner who identifies the gap right away and pursues it with urgency. He engages with defenders and welcomes contact to fight for extra yards. White has a great blend of power and acceleration and has the ability to act as both a contact runner and a home-run hitter. Needs to improve in pass protection and clean up a few other things, but he effective on the ground.
Grade: Round 3
Kenyan Drake
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Tyler Allgeier
RB / BYU / 5'11 / 220
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Allgeier is a very powerful and sturdy back that has a compact base and good balance. He always falls forward and gains extra yardage. He lacks elite explosiveness but is also one of the better pass protectors in the draft. Very thick back with the ability to wear down defences. Allgeier is very similar to James Conner and should make a solid impact.
Grade: Round 3
James Conner
9
Dameon Pierce
RB / FLORIDA / 5'10 / 215
An Efficient and decisive runner who finds the hole without waiting long. He stays on script and usually comes up with a positive play. He does not possess elite traits or elite size but he has great ball security and is a very consistent and productive runner. I think he's a great draft bargain that can carve out a very useful role in any offence.
Grade: Round 3
Mark Ingram
10
Zonovan Knight
RB / North Carolina St. / 5'11 / 210
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Knight has an incredible ability to stay balanced through contact. He possesses a plethora of skill moves to beat defenders and boasts an ideal RB build at 5’11, 210. Sometimes needs to be a bit more urgent behind the line and also needs to use more power when running. I'm a big fan of knights play-style, and think he has a lot of upside in the NFL.
Grade: Round 4
Alvin Kamara
11
Kyren Williams
RB / NOTRE DAME / 5'9 / 199
Williams is a slippery back who really excels in short-yardage situations. He is able to stay patient while taking what the defence gives him. He is a very balanced and stable runner who can absorb contact well. He lacks the size and physicality to be an elite 3 down back but he offers consistent upside in short-yardage downs. Offers upside in the passing game.
Grade: Round 4
Giovanni Bernard
12
Pierre Strong Jr.
RB / SOUTH DAKOTA ST. / 5'11 / 202
Strong has an ideal frame with good power. He possesses solid vision and patience, but also good explosiveness once he finds the hole. Strong was a consistent producer at South Dakota State. He does not have much experience as a pass-catcher or a blocker. Strong should be a complementary option and an effective runner.
Grade: Round 4
Justice Hill
13
Jerrion Ealy
RB / OLE MISS / 5'8 / 190
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A patient and agile runner with good footwork. Ealy Plays beyond his size and embraces contact. He boasts very good acceleration and speed and is dangerous once he finds a hole. Ealy has a lot going for him, but his size is definitely a concern. He is both short and light. Regardless, I think he can be a good complementary piece in an offence, but this will limit his potential to be an every-down back.
Grade: Round 5
Dion Lewis
14
Tyler Badie
RB / MISSOURI / 5'8 / 199
Badie is a balanced back with a low center of gravity. He possesses the ability to fight through contact and stay upright through pressure. He is very poised in the screen game and provides a good balance between patience and attack. A bit small but good strength for his size. Badie Offers little in pass protection. Reliable back with good speed.
Grade: Round 5
Kenneth Gainwell
15
Sincere McCormick
RB / UTSA / 5'9 / 205
McCormick does not possess top-end speed but he is very agile and has good short-area quickness. He possesses the ability to change direction with ease. McCormick has solid vision and excels in short yardage situations. He possesses very good ball security. McCormick does not have huge upside but he does have a high floor and should be a reliable option at the next level.
Grade: Round 5
Jeff Wilson Jr.
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CJ Verdell
RB / OREGON / 5'8 / 211
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Verdell is an instinctive back who makes good decisions. He has great footwork and balance and runs with a low center of gravity. Verdell is a great safety valve catching passes and has desired speed in the open field. His size and lack of versatility will limit his upside in the NFL but I like Verdell as a consistent and trustworthy option to complement a backfield.
Grade: Round 5
Mark Ingram
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James Cook
RB / GEORGIA / 5'11 / 190
Cook is a very versatile back who offers upside in jet sweeps, Peek RPO’s, and other unorthodox running schemes. He lacks the vision and patience you want to see in a top prospect but provides value as a change of pace back who can gain good yardage with athleticism alone. He is extremely athletic and can be used as a complementary tool in many ways.
Grade: Round 5
Kareem Hunt
18
Tyler Goodson
RB / IOWA / 5'10 / 199
Goodson is a very fast and agile running back with quick feet. He is very versatile and contributes in the passing-game. Goodson has a lean frame and can go down easily. I see Goodson as more of a gadget guy rather than an every down back, who can be used in many situations. Needs to improve as a pass-blocker. Sometimes he does not read pull blocks well.
Grade: Round 5
Devin Singletary
19
Hasaan Haskins
RB / MICHIGAN/ 6'1 / 220
Haskins is a strong runner who is constantly moving forward. He is a reliable runner who sticks to the script of the run. He lacks elusiveness and speed, but he is consistent and reliable. Haskins is one of the better pass protectors in the draft. The ability to pass protect coupled with his reliable run-style will make him a high floor option who lacks elite upside.
Grade: Round 5
Gus Edwards
20
Master Teague
RB / OHIO STATE / 5'11 / 225
Teague is a bruising contact runner who uses his thick frame to fight for extra yardage and wear down defences. He has good footwork and possesses a simple and effective running style. Squares up with defenders and runs with a low-gravity base. Lacks elusiveness and explosiveness, and has trouble when changing direction. Injuries are a concern.
Grade: Round 5
AJ Dillon
21
Jerome Ford
RB / CINCINNATI / 5'11 / 220
A big and sturdy runner who excels in short-yardage situations. Ford is a no-nonsense runner that makes quick decisions and picks up extra yardage. Very productive runner in the red zone. Lacks burst and acceleration but can pick up speed in the open field. I see him as a complementary back for short-yardage and red zone opportunities.
Grade: Round 5
Knowshon Moreno
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Kennedy Brooks
RB / OKLAHOMA / 5'11 / 215
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Brooks is a very tough runner who embraces contact and is very hard to bring down. He has good vision and balance. Brooks lacks elite speed but is faster than it initially appears. Sometimes seems a bit disoriented when changing directions and does not have much technique to evade defenders. Brooks provides value as an early down back to fight for yardage and wear down defences.
Grade: Round 6
Nick Chubb
23
Max Borghi
RB / WASHINGTON ST. / 5'10 / 205
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Good burst and acceleration off the line. Lacks elite vision to stay behind the line and create a hole. Borghi excels in draw plays and runs where the space is created for him. Lacks the necessary tools to be an every-down back but can be a nice change of pace on certain plays. Borghi could be used as a gadget guy who goes under the radar.