
Discuss the rankings in The Top 20 RB Thread
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1 | Adrian Peterson | Oklahoma | 6'2" 217 lbs. |
truly an elite playmaker on a different level, has the power to run over defenders and the speed to take it the distance, he has great vision and instincts for running the football, great combine solidified him as the best RB in this draft class, durability is a concern, has a great highlight reel. |
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2 | Marshawn Lynch | California | 5'11" 218 lbs. |
explosive playmaker that is impossible to line up for a straight shot, not just a speed back - Lynch has all the power you can handle, great vision, instincts are top notch, great footwork, runs with a good pad level, good nose for the endzone,drives a great cart look out Adrian McPherson!. |
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3 | Lorenzo Booker | Florida State | 5'11" 191 lbs. |
don't let his weight fool you, Booker has incredible strength for a back his size (strongest player at FSU 3 of the 4 years he was there), the NFL is all about mismatches and Booker will give opposing defenses a headache every time he lines up in the backfield, he can excel as a runner and a receiver at the next level, clearly better when running outside, but has the determination to run inside, think Warrick Dunn with some Brian Westbrook sprinkled in, see the Matrix run. |
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Listen to the 20 minutes we spent talking to Lorenzo |
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4 | Kenny Irons | Auburn | 5'10" 203 lbs. |
a good, but not great back with good natural running skills, instinctive and patient runner, hands are okay but unproven, has good pad speed despite "meh" timed speed, when tackled he always is falling forward for extra yardage, determined runner coming off a disappointing senior campaign, should make for an excellent back in a committee, durability is a concern, auburn highlights. |
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5 | Brian Leonard | Rutgers | 6'2" 226 lbs. |
versatility is his forte, he is making a big push to be a tailback in the NFL, definitely flashed potential, hard worker, great receiver out of the backfield, not a devastating blocker, willing inside runner, good agility and balance, plays with a ton of heart . |
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Listen to the talk with Brian at the Senior Bowl |
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6 | Antonio Pittman | Ohio State | 5'10" 210 lbs. |
early in his career I didn't see much potential for the NFL, but the past 2 seasons he has put on a good show, including holding off the great Chris Wells this year, Pittman is a powerful back with good straight line speed, good initial burst, lacks moves in the open field, great Tech N9ne/Pittman clip. |
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7 | Tony Hunt | Penn State | 6'1" 235 lbs. |
Hunt is a bruiser - plain and simple, he can run with authority between the tackles and does not shy away from contact, wears down a defense as the game goes on, is a good - but - not - great RB, questions about his speed abound, isn't creative in space, tony hunt flashes his skill. |
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8 | Brandon Jackson | Nebraska | 5'9" 210 lbs. |
great balance and body control, very shifty in the open field, has good vision and instincts for running the football, sets up defenders well, elusive in space, willing inside runner with good pad level, catches the ball with his body too often, has trouble running through arm tackles, film doesn't lie. |
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9 | Kolby Smith | Louisville | 5'11" 220 lbs. |
played both offense and defense in high school, the cousin of Mike Brown, good all-around RB that can contribute in many ways, runs with good power, likes to punish defenders, great as a receiver out of the backfield, injuries to his hamstring and knees are a concern. |
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Listen to the talk with Kolby at the Senior Bowl |
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10 | Thomas Clayton | Kansas State | 5'11" 220 lbs. |
Very athletic, very strong, passes the eye test with ease, explosive player with good speed, quick to the hole, good receiver, dangerous on screen passes, not as tough as he size would lead one to believe, fumbles, character concerns. |
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Listen to the talk with Thomas at the Senior Bowl |
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11 | DeShawn Wynn | Florida | 5'11" 234 lbs. |
superior physical tools but did not make the most of his potential in college, good size and power, quick initial burst, good vision sees the field well, work ethic certainly is a question. |
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12 | Michael Bush | Louisville | 6'1" 243 lbs. |
this guy played 6 different positions in high school, talk about a versatile athlete! he can run inside or outside, but he's not the power runner you'd envision when looking at his measurables, very patient runner that knows how to set up his blockers, a good receiver out of the backfield, is tackled too easily for a man his size, needs to run with more forward lean and a better pad level. |
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3/21 Update:: Michael Bush has had a second surgery on his injured leg. |
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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.” |
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13 | Darius Walker | Notre Dame | 5'11" 210 lbs. |
Fails to make an impression as a RB, quick runner with great field vision, just adequate as a runner/receiver, runs with little power, fumbles too much. |
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14 | Dwayne Wright | Fresno State | 5'11" 226 lbs. |
I've followed Wright closely the past 2 seasons, he is very versatile, runs with good forward lean and a good pad level, no wiggle, no long speed. |
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15 | Tyrone Moss | Miami | 5'9" 239 lbs. |
impressed at the Shrine Game practices, great prep career followed by injury-riddled Hurricane career, very tough and powerful runner, is very instinctive and very natural running the football, getting his speed back, good burst, decisive between the tackles, lacks speed to the corner. |
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Listen to the talk with Tyrone at the Shrine Game |
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16 | Jason Snelling | Virginia Tech | 5'10" 233 lbs. |
big and powerful back that likes to put his head down and push a pile, devastating blocker, great lower body strength, bounces defenders to the ground, more of a 'tweener than a true RB. |
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17 | Ronnie McGill | North Carolina | 5'10" 220 lbs. |
don't let his lack of production as a Tar Heel fool you, this kid has NFL talent, great power back that has the toughness to make his living between the tackles and in the red zone, runs with a good forward lean and a good pad level, durability is a concern. |
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18 | Chris Henry | Arizona | 6'0" 227 lbs. |
a spectacular combine that propelled his draft stock, great size and speed combination, doesn't run with enough power, not instinctive or natural as a RB, great athlete that may have to find his place on special teams. |
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19 | Ahmad Bradshaw | Marshall | 5'11" 198 lbs. |
small scatback that has big play ability, willing inside runner despite his size, good versatility as a returner and receiver out of the backfield, think Kevin Faulk. |
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20 | Selvin Young | Texas | 5'11" 215 lbs. |
good speed, very versatile, was impressing me at the Shrine Game practices until he was banged up, needs to stay healthy as durability has always been a concern with him, I like his decisiveness and his burst. |
