DRAFT TRACKER 2016
2016
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 1 • Pick 4
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Elite, three-down running back who has the ability to excel in every facet of the game. Elliott has rare combination of size, athleticism, pass-catching and blocking skills and his competitive nature is always bubbling on the surface. While he's had to handle a heavy workload over the last two seasons, Elliot should still come out of the gates as one of the most productive young running backs in the league.
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Tennessee Titans
Round 2 • Pick 14
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Bell-cow running back with an ability to strap on feedbag and eat for four quarters. Henry's long legs and angular running style is a much better fit for downhill running teams who value lead backs and physicality. Henry needs early running room as he's not a creator in the backfield, but once he gets up a full head of steam, he is a nightmare with his ability to punish on the second and third level or take it to the house. Henry should come in and provide immediate production as a starter.
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Chicago Bears
Round 5 • Pick 11
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Howard has the optimal size and talent needed to strap the pads on and become a productive workhorse for a team looking for one, true lead back. Howard's vision, power and subtle shiftiness allow him to create and break tackles along the way. Staying healthy in the NFL is a legitimate concern for Howard considering his relentless running style. If he can stay healthy, Howard has the ability to become an instant factor as an NFL starter.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 5 • Pick 32
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Collins is the epitome of consistency rushing for over 1,000 yards and at least 5.4 yards per carry in each of his three seasons. Vision and footwork are the catalysts for his elusiveness and he has flashed long speed. Collins is a repetitive runner lacking dynamic talent, but he's run in gap, power and zone schemes and should be a scheme fit for most teams looking at running back. Collins should be able to step right in and challenge for carries and red zone work immediately.
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Denver Broncos
Round 4 • Pick 38
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Rhythm runner who has experience in a pro-style running game and who gets better with the more carries he has. Booker is a three-down running back who has the toughness and determination to grind out short yardage while possessing the vision and footwork to create for himself when near the line of scrimmage or the second level. Booker isn’t fast, but he plays at a consistent speed and should have enough quickness to be consistently productive as an NFL starting running back.
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Baltimore Ravens
Round 4 • Pick 36
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Highly determined runner with a strong desire to compete through the whistle on every snap. Dixon possesses outstanding feet with exciting suddenness in his change of direction, but he’s very willing to finish his runs with authority and has a knack for finding the endzone. Dixon has all the traits of being a quality, three-down starter in the NFL but his frame and suspect pass protection could be long-term concerns.
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New York Giants
Round 5 • Pick 10
PLAYER ANALYSIS
If Perkins had more size and play strength to go with his elusiveness, we would be talking about whether he or Ezekiel Elliott would be the first running back off the board. While Perkins' tape is full of ankle-breaking cuts, his draft value will also be determined by his ability to protect the quarterback and stay on the field in short-yardage spots. If Perkins finds the right scheme and team fits for his talents, he could become a high-end committee back early on.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 3 • Pick 27
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Ascending running back prospect with the physical build to handle a workload, the athleticism to create for himself and the hands to keep stacking total yardage up. While Prosise has the acceleration and play strength to fit into an NFL offense, he needs to become a shade more decisive and has to improve in protections if he is to become a three-down option. Prosise looks like an immediate "committee" runner with future starter potential.
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Buffalo Bills
Round 5 • Pick 17
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has enough size, heart and talent to be a three-down running back, but was a proven commodity as a fresh runner in a committee approach at Arkansas. Williams is one of the more creative runners in tight quarters that you will find in this draft, but teams won't have to sacrifice too much toughness in order to take advantage of his slashing style. Williams' physicals at the combine will be huge since teams are justifiably concerned when the long term health of running backs who sustain foot injuries.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 6 • Pick 36
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Quicker-than-fast running back with the vision and footwork to be a creator, but a potential lack of power and commitment between the tackles to be an every down back. Taylor's work ethic and toughness should make fans of running back coaches, but his ceiling may be as a change of pace runner in a committee.
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Miami Dolphins
Round 3 • Pick 10
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Drake became the forgotten running back with Derrick Henry's Heisman-winning season, but he has good size, quick feet and can catch the football. Drake's draft stock could depend on whether or not teams envision him as a quality backup who could become part of a committee approach. Drake's physical traits and special-teams ability could make him a good value selection early in the third day (Rounds 4-7).
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/2"
- Weight
- 238 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 76 5/8"
Production
75.01
Athleticism
64.79
Total Score
139.80
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Bruising back who was unable to prove to scouts that he could replicate his big 2014 campaign due to a back injury that bothered him for more than half the year. "Rockhead" is a power back who might have enough play speed to fit into a speciality role as goal line back and an immediate special teams contributor. While teams will certainly look at him as a fullback, his value lies in moving the chains and punishing second-level players.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 1/2"
- Weight
- 198 lbs
- Arm
- 30"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 73 1/8"
Production
60.46
Athleticism
87.53
Total Score
147.99
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Small and lean waterbug of a running back. Ferguson's ability to change direction instantaneously and create explosive yardage as a runner or pass catcher could make him a dangerous weapon in the hands of the right NFL team. Ferguson has the hands and route running potential to be considered as a slot receiver option to go along with being a change of pace back. Ferguson won't rack up a high number of touches in the pros, but he has the playmaking ability to make a game-changing play here or there.
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Washington Commanders
Round 7 • Pick 21
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Marshall was a highly recruited running back who flashed massive potential as a freshman but never made his way back up the Georgia ladder due to injuries and incredible depth at the position over the last few years. Marshall could become a lottery ticket for a zone scheme team willing to take a chance that his speed and confidence return with a fresh start in a new location. His ceiling is much higher than many of the Day 3 running backs who could be drafted ahead of him.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8"
- Weight
- 207 lbs
- Arm
- 29 5/8"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 72 1/4"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
68.86
Total Score
123.51
PLAYER ANALYSIS
While he lacks height, he does not lack a willingness to make a living among the wide bodies as a zone-scheme runner. He has the elusiveness and burst to gain yards on the NFL level, but he is more of a volume-carry runner than a change-of-pace back. Coprich has pass-catching potential and some kick returning in his background which could help his cause, but his prior arrest and current probation could make NFL teams a little nervous come draft time.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/4"
- Weight
- 227 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 76 3/8"
Production
53.56
Athleticism
64.24
Total Score
117.80
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Carson doesn't possess the skill level necessary to be a starter or even part of a combination of backs to lead the charge for a team, but his toughness and ability to grind it out in short yardage gives him some value. With his hands and blocking, Carson has immediate third down potential and his ability to shine on special teams only strengthens his chance to be drafted and make a 53-man roster.
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Detroit Lions
Round 7 • Pick 15
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 228 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 73 7/8"
Production
62.40
Athleticism
65.62
Total Score
128.02
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Redshirt sophomore who came out early, in part, due to depth of next year’s draft class at running back. Barber proved to be steady and productive with plus vision and a nose for pay dirt, but was missing the decisiveness and explosion that teams like from featured backs. Barber has the size and enough wiggle to make an NFL roster, but his draft value might be determined by his ability to help on special teams and on third downs.
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Houston Texans
Round 4 • Pick 21
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Ervin is a long-legged, linear runner with the vision and demeanor to be a first down runner, but the thin-
frame and poor play strength that will force him into becoming a change of pace running back who will need to make his mark in open spaces when given his opportunities. With Ervin's lack of size in blitz protection, his best chance to make a team, initially, will be as a kick returner.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 5 • Pick 14
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smallwood changed West Virginia from an "Air Raid" offense to a "ground and pound" attack. Smallwood's tape features few, true flash plays, but the quality runs seem to stack up one after another. His intelligence in pass pro and ability to catch the ball out of the backfield give him an immediate shot as a third-down back, but his combine could determine whether he hears his name on Day 3 of the draft or not.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 7 • Pick 16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
One-year wonder who put himself on the map with a strong, overall performance in 2014 but suffered through a hip injury in 2015 and was unimpressive when he played. Lasco has some positive physical traits and might post some interesting combine numbers, but his lack of vision and inability to run with consistent physicality will be challenges when it comes to making an NFL roster.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/4"
- Weight
- 223 lbs
- Arm
- 29 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 72 7/8"
PLAYER ANALYSIS
While Madden has the size and toughness to intrigue teams, his checkered history with injuries and lack of functional athleticism are a concern. Madden is more of a "get what's blocked" type of back than a creator and might have to be a short yardage worker for now. If his medicals don't check out, it won't matter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 203 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Scatback trying to function in a running game at TCU that asks him to be more complete. While Green has the foot quickness of an NFL running back, he doesn’t appear to have the stomach for what needs to be done between the tackles and doesn’t feature the pass-catching prowess to stress defenses as a matchup back. Could be a longshot to get drafted, but should make it into a camp.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 3/4"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 77 1/4"
Production
54.55
Athleticism
70.58
Total Score
125.13
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Provided decent production during his run at South Carolina, but he never became the go-to chain mover that South Carolina hoped he might become. Wilds runs hard and will usually get what’s blocked, but he's lacking the creativity or athleticism to transcend his South Carolina tape.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 6 • Pick 41
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 5 • Pick 4
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Productive running back who was able to have an impact on the ground and through the air in Texas Tech's wide-open attack. Washington is short but compact and certainly does not lack the toughness to transition into the NFL, but issues with drops and ball security could hurt his chances to make a roster if he can't prove to be a kick return option at some point during camp.
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DRAFTED BY
Baltimore Ravens
Round 6 • Pick 7
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Reynolds is more than tough enough for the NFL game, but his ball security issues are a major concern as he tries to step into the role of an NFL running back. Reynolds is tough but not physical to the point of breaking tackles so he must prove he can be creative and elusive and he has to show good hands to become a pass catching option as well. Adding to a return game could help his cause.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 7 • Pick 26
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 5/8"
- Weight
- 217 lbs
- Arm
- 30"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 73 3/8"
Production
58.19
Athleticism
55.56
Total Score
113.75
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