- OPERATION: NFL DRAFT - Top Running Back Prospects
Updated: April 22nd, 2009
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Ranking: #1
Name: Chris Wells
Height: 6'1
Weight: 235 lbs.
College: Ohio State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Runs with great vision and balance; hits the hole aggressively.
- Is a powerful, downhill runner with great ability finishing runs.
- Attacks the second level with great burst and keeps legs moving after contact.
- Has deceptive speed and can catch the ball out of the backfield if asked.
- Durability is a concern, but if he can stay healthy, he will be dangerous.
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Ranking: #2
Name: Gartrell Johnson
Height: 5'10
Weight: 219
College: Colorado State
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Downhill runner; bruising back with great tackle breaking ability.
- Hits the hole with a powerful burst and supreme impact.
- Punishes defenders to gain those few extra yards needed on third down.
- Has the passion, drive, and motivation to be a winner.
- It usually takes more than one tackler to bring him down.
- Has average lateral movement skills with average vision at best.
- Needs to improve blocking awareness and technique.
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Ranking: #3
Name: Marlon Lucky
Height: 5'11
Weight: 216 lbs.
College: Nebraska
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Does it all, effectively, on a consistent basis.
- Career numbers are staggering; production is undeniable.
- Runs in between the tackles well with great vision and balance.
- Is the best pass catching back in this entire class.
- Productive blocker; picks up the blitz 95% of the time.
- Upside is fairly large, considering his abilities.
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Ranking: #4
Name: Andre Brown
Height: 6'0
Weight: 224 lbs.
College: North Carolina State
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Reads holes well and explodes through with an aggressive style.
- Very patient runner with outstanding vision; waits for holes to open up.
- Can catch the ball out of the backfield with effecient hands.
- Makes defenders miss with an evasive style of running; very deceptive.
- Shows flashes of being a complete runner but power is a concern.
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Ranking: #5
Name: Knowshon Moreno
Height: 5'11
Weight: 217 lbs.
College: Georgia
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #6
Name: Kory Sheets
Height: 5'11
Weight: 208
College: Purdue
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Is a "do it all" kind of player.
- Catches the ball and runs in between the tackles well.
- One of the best blockers at his position in this class.
- Shows a lack of vision at times, but hits the hole with aggressiveness.
- Does not possess great tackle breaking ability, but can be elusive at times.
- Posted 10 TD in each of the last 3 seasons at Purdue.
- Probably the most experienced, but upside is limited.
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Ranking: #7
Name: Jeremiah Johnson
Height: 5'9
Weight: 209 lbs.
College: Oregon
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Body frame is perfect size to be effective at the next level.
- Runs between the tackles well and has good vision.
- Uses athleticism and power to break away from defenders.
- Possesses ability to break big gains at any time.
- Very good blocking ability; recognizes the blitz well.
- Is a non-factor in the passing game.
- Has some durability issues.
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Ranking: #8
Name: Cedric Peerman
Height: 5'10
Weight: 216
College: Virginia
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Effective in both elements; running and catching.
- Combines blazing speed and agility to break huge runs.
- Lacks vision as an east to west runner, but can burn you if given the chance.
- Little to no blocking ability or awareness.
- Career numbers are solid, but upside is almost non-existent.
- Fumble-itis?????
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Ranking: #9
Name: James Davis
Height: 5'11
Weight: 218 lbs.
College: Clemson
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Will step in and make an immediate impact as a rookie.
- Is a downhill runner, with ability to make tacklers miss in every way.
- Has great vision on both levels of the defense.
- Attacks the hole quickly when it opens up, but can be patient as well.
- Speed, power, quickness, and knowledge all in one package.
- Is an effective weapon catching passes out of the backfield.
- The safest pick at RB in this class, hands down.
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Ranking: #10
Name: Arian Foster
Height: 6'1
Weight: 215 lbs.
College: Tennessee
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Has an impressive skill set for a back with his size.
- Does not possess blazing speed, but has big play ability.
- Powers through defenders, but also shows elusiveness in the open field.
- Very shifty runner with great sense of direction and cut back ability.
- East and west runner who can turn the corner effectively.
- Not a big factor catching the ball, but can do it if asked to.
- Must show improvement in vision and change of direction.
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Ranking: #11
Name: Rashad Jennings
Height: 6'1
Weight: 231 lbs.
College: Liberty
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Possesses deceptive speed for a back his size; has great cut back ability.
- Will be able to carry the load if asked to do so.
- Possesses ability to run over defenders in the open field.
- Not the best pass catcher, but he can do it if asked to.
- Has no ability turning the corner; strictly north and south.
- Definitely has one of the biggest upsides in this class.
- Lack of competition is obviously a concern.
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Ranking: #12
Name: LeSean McCoy
Height: 5'10
Weight: 198 lbs.
College: Pittsburgh
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #13
Name: Donald Brown
Height: 5'10
Weight: 210 lbs.
College: Connecticut
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #14
Name: Javon Ringer
Height: 5'9
Weight: 205 lbs.
College: Michigan State
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Obviously size is an issue, but he packs a powerful punch.
- Combines speed and power to run effectively between the tackles.
- Gains yards in chunks, breaking down the defense.
- Production is undeniable; the most productive back in the nation by far.
- Catches the ball out of the backfield effectively.
- Is a highly underrated blocker with great blitz awareness.
- Ability to carry the load is a major question, but yet to be proven.
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Ranking: #15
Name: Anthony Kimble
Height: 6'0
Weight: 216 lbs.
College: Stanford
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #16
Name: Glen Coffee
Height: 6'0
Weight: 209 lbs.
College: Alabama
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #17
Name: Mike Goodson
Height: 6'0
Weight: 208 lbs.
College: Texas A&M
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #18
Name: P.J. Hill
Height: 5'10
Weight: 222 lbs.
College: Wisconsin
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #19
Name: Shonn Greene
Height: 5'11
Weight: 227 lbs.
College: Iowa
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #20
Name: Khalil Bell
Height: 5'11
Weight: 212 lbs.
College: UCLA
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #21
Name: Chris Ogbonnaya
Height: 6'0
Weight: 220 lbs.
College: Texas
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #22
Name: Branden Ore
Height: 5'11
Weight: 214 lbs.
College: West Liberty State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #23
Name: Javarris Williams
Height: 5'10
Weight: 223 lbs.
College: Tennessee State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #24
Name: Bernard Scott
Height: 5'10
Weight: 200 lbs.
College: Abilene Christian
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #25
Name: Tyrell Sutton
Height: 5'8
Weight: 211 lbs.
College: Northwestern
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #26
Name: Ian Johnson
Height: 5'11
Weight: 212 lbs.
College: Boise State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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