He is the best running back in the draft, period. The only question about Peterson is the injury history and upright running style. His balance and speed through the hole place him atop a fine list of running backs. His greatest asset is his willingness to run between the tackles and keep an offense on track.

Lynch is a tremendous all-purpose back who combines a tenacious running style with elusive moves as a receiver out of the backfield. There is some worries about injuries, but when isn't there. In a league that is thinning in featured backs, Lynch will be great find for any team.

Booker is an unique back who sees the game of football in a different speed than others. His vision is phenomenal and he is aware of where everyone is on the field. He has the speed to score from anywhere but it is his ability to make you commit and miss that I am most impressed with.

Listen to the 20 minutes we spent talking to Lorenzo

Irons has the ability and skill to be one of the best backs in this years class. If he can stay healthy, his explosivness and body lean will be a treasured asset for any team. He has the all around talent and between the tackle tenacity to warrant at least twenty touches a game at the next level.

Listen to the talk with Kenny at the Senior Bowl

He had enormous holes to run through and dangerous weapons surrounding him at Ohio State. Yet, when Pittman touched the ball, he got the job done, period. He runs too high but has a better level upon contact. His experience between the tackles will pay dividends in lessening his learning curve in the pros.

Jackson can do it all from the running back position. He is great as a receiver and has a classic "second gear" that gets him the corners (no easy feat in a zone blocking scheme) He lacks leg drive in traffic and needs to improve on his strength because the yards will be tougher to come by now.

Darby is the definition of scat back. He is very hard to find on a football field, he slips through effortlessly and stops and starts in a way that allows no clean contact. Even though he dances alot, he still finds the hole and cuts hard through the line and into the next level.He will be a fine first option in the NFL.

Leonard could easily be higher on this list, but I'm not fully convinced he will be an every down back. His downhill, hardnosed running style are in the classic sense, "old school". He will earn the respect of opponents and be a feared sight come the fourth quarter. Bottom line is he will improve any offense, but maybe not on every down.

Listen to the talk with Brian at the Senior Bowl

Wynn has balance, field vision and most of all a great runners lean when he carries the ball. He is great athlete as well, but his greatest strength is the compact way he runs, giving you very little to hit. Wynn is a threat to catch the ball, and he utilizes his balance and footwork perfectly in the open field. He can run big and get small and that is a tremendous gift to have been given.

Snelling isn't going to run away from you, he is more apt to run over you. He may not have the footwork to dazzle anyone but he does have the leg drive and body lean to make defenders remember him. He has a running style that is infectious and will be an asset at the next level.

I see alot of raw talent but what I don't see is what drops Hunt so far on this list. Fire and vision are the key elements that disappear at times for Hunt. He seems to be willing to take what is given and not take what he wants. He is slow of foot and looks to be lumped in with the "short yardage back" crowd.

I am high on Smith and think that some reps and coaching could give him the tools to become a fine running back. He has the fire and the chip on his shoulder when he runs, looking perhaps too often for contact. He seized the opportunity presented to him and that goes a long way in a locker room. Respect.

Listen to the talk with Kolby at the Senior Bowl

This may be a little high for a running back who suffered a knee injury and then played on an awful offense, but Moss can flat play football. He can get small in the hole and erupt into the next level. He feels the game and understands his position. Fully rehabbed, he can be a very sound 25 carry back for a team.

Bush is size and athleticism personified. He has drawn comparisons with many short yardage specialists in the NFL, but Bush can reach, and turn the corners. His pad level and injury are major questions that could cause some hesitance from GM's. The team that looks past these questions will get themselves a game controlling back

3/21 Update:: Michael Bush has had a second surgery on his injured leg.

Quote(Louisville football sports information director Rocco Gasparro):: Gasparro said that Bush told him last night that the surgery had gone well and that he expected to be released today. “It’s something he could have put off, but it’s something he thought he needed to do,” said Gasparro, who also spoke to Bush on Monday. “A new rod was put in to help the bone grow where it wasn’t healing properly.” Gasparro said Bush thought this surgery would “help him heal quicker and be ready possibly by the time training camps start.”

Walker does what is asked, he may not be a lightning rod of a back but he is a good foot soldier to have on your side. His ability to find the open area on a football field and raw power will likely land him in a RBBC type of situation. /p>

Wright's is a punishing north south runner who will be a go-to-guy when the tough yards are needed. His lean and leg drive will be an asset both in ball control and short yardage situations. He will essentially be a work horse in the NFL.

A low ceiling is the only real draw-back with Wolfe. He is an ankle breaker in the open field and will create match-up problems when he is in the game. He is far to quick for a backer and would demand safety coverage. He is small, there is no way around it, so the ceiling, appers at least, to be fairly low.

Young has some weaknesses in his game but being elusive is not among them. He has been injured every year of his college career, so there may be alot more there if he can keep healthy. Zone blocking would be a godsend for his running style.

Speed and Indy will insure that Henry finds a spot on an NFL roster. Henry can be "highlght reel" quick at times but lacks the innate ability of a pure running back. His technique is not great to say the least, but he would create concern for defenses from a slot position.

McGill is another power back, but un-like many of the others, he is a weapon out of the backfield. He grinds out yards but is not going to break games open. There are a number of backs that fit into this level on the list but McGill gets the nod because of his versatiltiy and strength between the tackles.