DRAFT TRACKER 2017
2017
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 1 • Pick 4
PLAYER ANALYSIS
High-end talent with rare blend of size, speed and power. Comparisons to Adrian Peterson feel lofty, but from a physical standpoint, he's there. Fournette doesn't have the wiggle to make defenders miss and his vision can be iffy. However, if your run fits and tackling aren't sound, he can take it the distance in an instant. May have durability concerns due to physical running style, but has All-Pro potential.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 2 • Pick 9
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Very talented runner with outstanding balance, footwork and burst. Cook lacks the power that you may find with some running backs in this year's draft, but he is a homerun hitter with a resume featuring monster games against his most highly regarded opponents. Cook creates for himself with elusiveness and speed, but his value could be diminished by injuries, character and issues in pass protection. If everything checks out, he could become a rookie of the year candidate right away.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 3 • Pick 3
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Ascending, competitive runner who has flashed explosive NFL talent at various times over the last two seasons. A committed runner with excellent balance who finds yardage that isn't blocked for him. While he has never logged 20 carries in a single game, he has the talent to play on all three downs if he can prove his durability.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 1 • Pick 8
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Multidimensional runner with flex appeal for teams looking for a player who can carry the ball 20 times or catch it 10 depending on the game plan. McCaffrey's size, power and speed are just average, but he is able to create yardage for himself with his vision and elusiveness. McCaffrey's ability to return punts and kicks could be the value sweetner that pushes his name into the first round.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 2 • Pick 16
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
I've decided to give Joe Mixon a draft grade based on his talent and expected output if given a chance as an NFL running back. His draft slot will likely be impacted by his domestic violence issue. Mixon has the talent to be an every-down, all-day running back with the potential to take over a game on the ground or through the air. Life against weaker Big 12 defenses has created a more relaxed rushing approach for Mixon who will have to play at a faster pace as an NFL back. Mixon's vision is just average and he could struggle to create for himself in front of a subpar offensive line; however, he can play in any rushing scheme and can be moved all over the field as a matchup option.
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Houston Texans
Round 3 • Pick 25
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Former three-star recruit who turned that a chip on his shoulder into a 2,000-yard junior season. Foreman has outstanding foot quickness and wiggle for a back his size, but will need to run behind his pads and with more aggression on the next level. Teams could be split on his draft value as some may covet his size and athleticism while others will be concerned about a lack of third down value. Ultimately he has the talent to be a good NFL starter, but he's still a work in progress.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 5 • Pick 18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Average sized running back who has boasted eye-popping production over last two seasons. McNichols runs with vision and tempo and has experience in a variety of formations, personnel groupings and schemes. McNichols needs work in pass protection and will likely create yardage with wiggle more than power, but he has the ability to contribute on all three downs and could find early work in a committee before challenging for starter's reps.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 3 • Pick 22
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big back with plus vision and enough elusiveness to make the first defender miss. Feel for the rushing lane helps him choose the correct path between the tackles but lacks the burst to turn the 4-yard run into 14. Zone-scheme runner with serviceable hands out of the backfield. Adequate in most areas and has talent to become a backup that can step in and handle a bigger load if needed.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 4 • Pick 36
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Scat back with decent size and blazing getaway speed. Mack has plenty of wiggle to bounce from run lane to run lane and make tacklers miss, but he has a penchant for looking to break runs way outside when the interior becomes too trafficked and he won't be able to get away with that against NFL speed. Mack is a complementary runner who can hit big runs against defenses who have been worn down, but he needs to be matched with the right scheme in order to unlock his big-play potential.
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Washington Commanders
Round 4 • Pick 7
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Perine is a physical runner who can create additional yardage through power and can be a complimentary "banger" for a team who already has a slasher. Perine doesn't have the burst or play speed to be a dynamic lead back, but he can handle a heavy workload if needed and he should become an immediate short-yardage and goal-line option.
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Atlanta Falcons
Round 5 • Pick 12
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hill has a good combination of size and speed and is able to grind out additional yardage for himself but is not necessarily a power runner. Hill is not a rhythmic runner and may need a clearly defined run track. His experience in a running scheme that featured gap, power and zone plays should help him acclimate quickly into an NFL running game as he competes to eventually become a committee running back with some value as a third-down pass protector.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 3 • Pick 41
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Physical, battering-ram style runner who makes the hitting a two-way affair. Conner's lack of speed and reactive quickness could limit his role as a pro, but his heart, work ethic and ability to keep the chains moving could make him a red-zone specialist with the ability to handle some third down duties as well.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 4 • Pick 14
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Draft grade is affected by some of the character concerns that could preclude his NFL career from taking off. The more tape you watch, the more you become impressed with Williams' ability to keep runs alive that other running backs couldn't. His ability to create yardage for himself is a necessary piece of the puzzle for NFL runners, but his inability to contribute on third downs could hurt his draft stock. Williams has talent as a runner and could fit a roster spot if teams are okay with his background.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 7 • Pick 34
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tempo-based, one-cut running back with good vision but an inability to break tackles and run with power. Best on outside zone plays with an opportunity to find back-side cuts, but when he has to run between the tackles, he's missing an aggressive burst. Potentially a committee running back with some third-down value if he can tighten up his pass blocking.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 5/8"
- Weight
- 227 lbs
- Arm
- 30"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 71 3/8"
Production
52.66
Athleticism
51
Total Score
103.66
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Chicago Bears
Round 4 • Pick 12
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Cohen uses a bounding, bouncing approach to the line of scrimmage reminiscent of Le'Veon Bell, but he's far less likely to finish downhill and instead looks to break it wide and out-race defenders. He's an electric playmaker who needs touches, but he's too small and unpredictable to handle much of an NFL carry count. Cohen gets easy separation as a receiver out of the backfield or from the slot and he will likely be used as an updated version of Darren Sproles 2.0.
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New York Giants
Round 4 • Pick 33
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Comes with NFL-ready body and a competitive running style. Gallman has limited instincts as an interior runner and needs lanes rather than creases, but he's physical enough to bang out tough yardage. Gallman runs with pace and shows traits of being a one-cut runner who is better off with focused, pre-set tracks rather than searching for his own. He could be an early contributor in a committee with a future as an eventual starter.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 6 • Pick 23
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 7 • Pick 31
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Carson is an immediate winner of the eyeball test, but that hasn't always been true of his running style. His shift from finesse to a more power-based running style fits his size and physical attributes and gives him a better shot of playing on Sundays. Carson is suited to a downhill attack that allows him to be the hammer rather than the nail, but he's unlikely to create for himself with elusiveness or speed. If Carson works out well, he could hear his name called on Day 3.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/8"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 72 7/8"
Production
65.03
Athleticism
59.67
Total Score
124.70
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Clement's lack of durability combined with a lack of value as a third down option could hurt his draft stock, but negative feedback from inside the program could be just as big at this point. Clement has the size and athletic ability that will help him land on a depth chart, but he appears to lack the fluidity, decisiveness, and vision needed to become a dependable, productive starting running back. His best fit might be as a "committee back" in a one-cut running scheme.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 3/4"
- Weight
- 213 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 75 7/8"
Production
51.81
Athleticism
61.36
Total Score
113.17
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A third-down back with the effort and consistency to compete for a roster spot on the next level. While his carry count is relatively low he's a serviceable option as a runner and has the pass-catching talent to compete for snaps on a team devoid of a prototypical third-down back.
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Denver Broncos
Round 6 • Pick 19
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Henderson is built low to the ground with the balance and power in his lower half to fight forward for additional yardage after contact. His courage, burst, and one-cut ability should appeal to zone-scheme teams while his pass catching and willingness to block gives him a chance to compete for a role on third downs. Henderson had prolific production throughout high school and college and plays with the mindset and confidence of a future pro. He's undersized but has the skill to compete for a spot on an NFL roster right away.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 4 • Pick 25
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Pumphrey is an efficient, natural back who runs with outstanding tempo and vision. Has outstanding agility and ability to disappear and leave tacklers grasping at air in open field. While he has good burst and quickness, he does lack the home-run speed expected from such small running backs. He won't even be an option for teams married to physical minimums, but there is a place on the roster for his talent provided he can become a return man or viable receiving option as well.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 4 • Pick 27
PLAYER ANALYSIS
His NFL size and physical nature give him a shot to make the back-end of the running back depth chart, but his inability to create for himself with broken tackles and elusiveness puts a ceiling on his draft value.
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Arizona Cardinals
Round 5 • Pick 35
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Sleek athlete with excellent short area burst and the finishing speed to hit home runs in all three phases if the opportunity is right. Logan will likely be considered flex player on the roster who can compete for duties as a kick returner and third down back. While he lacks size to handle the heavy lifting as a running back, his play speed should not be discounted.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 230 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
When the rubber hits the road, Green is going to be more of a grinder than a creator as a runner. With that said, he does have good foot quickness and he's not a tight-hipped runner, so he might be a fit for a team looking for a big, one-cut runner. Green isn't going to make defenders miss that often, but he does flash some three-down potential and could make a 53-man roster if he can pull his weight on special teams.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 7 • Pick 20
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8 1/4"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Arm
- 29 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 71 1/4"
Production
57.27
Athleticism
51
Total Score
108.27
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Garden variety zone-scheme runner who has the decisiveness and vision to operate in that offense, but lacks the explosiveness, size and play strength to make a living as an NFL starter. Redding is more of a grinder than a special talent, and he'll likely just get what is blocked, but he's also capable enough to handle work in a zone scheme if called upon and should compete for the third running back spot.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 7 • Pick 24
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Downhill runner who lacks desired elusiveness, lateral quickness and speed, but does have the overall power to create for himself. Hood is a banger who will only be a fit for certain systems, but he does have the toughness to handle pass protection duties. Hood's ability to block in the open field could open a door for him as a roster-friendly fullback with third or fourth running ability.
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New York Jets
Round 6 • Pick 4
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has decent size, speed and athleticism, but right now he's a better athlete than running back. His vision is okay, but he is simply too quick to give up on runs rather than competing at a high level. His production fell sharply this past season thanks to a foot injury, but his weaknesses transcend any injuries. He has developmental traits that could land him at the back end of a roster or on a practice squad.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Shifty outside zone fit who played in a pro-style rushing attack in 2015. Mizzell runs with plus vision and plays with the desired pace and wiggle of a runner looking to exploit fluid running lanes along the perimeter. He is undersized as an early down back, but might be able to find work as a change-of-pace runner with good elusiveness and an ability to make plays out of the backfield as a pass catcher.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 3/4"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/8"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 72 3/8"
Production
66.92
Athleticism
61.01
Total Score
127.93
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Productive running back lacking in NFL-caliber size and strength but who makes up for it with his quickness and ability to help as a pass catcher and return man. While it's hard to imagine him handling more than just a few carries per game as an NFL runner, his roster flexibility could work in his advantage. With his ability to operate from the slot and as a jet-sweep runner, he could be an interesting toy for a creative play-caller.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 5/8"
- Weight
- 208 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 73 3/4"
Production
59.80
Athleticism
75.74
Total Score
135.54
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Solid college running back who lacks the physicality to be a consistent interior runner and the blocking ability teams expect from their third down backs. Davis has decent vision and elusiveness once he gets up to the second level, but he lacks early creativity and typically gets what is blocked for him on the first level. He could get drafted on the third day but appears to be a garden-variety, replaceable runner.
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Tennessee Titans
Round 7 • Pick 23
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 7/8"
- Weight
- 223 lbs
- Arm
- 29 1/2"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 72 1/8"
Production
53.19
Athleticism
51
Total Score
104.19
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Teams looking for a runner with decent vision who finishes runs may have an interest in Smith, but his lack of juice or third down talent could keep his name from being called during the draft. Smith can grind out yardage between the tackles, but lacks any special qualities to help him stand out. Back end of the roster appears to be his ceiling.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
On the small side for an early down running back and doesn't run with enough authority when asked to do the dirty work between the tackles. Mathers is not a downhill back and has no real return experience so he will likely have to impress as a pass catcher and scat back for a team looking to run from shotgun.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'7 1/2"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Arm
- 30"
- Hand
- 8 5/8"
- Wing
- 71 1/2"
Production
63.35
Athleticism
79.39
Total Score
142.74
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Scat back with outstanding burst who can create for himself in space, but is not about that life when asked to run between the tackles. Williams doesn't have the blocking or the hands to be a full-time third-down back and he lacks the decisiveness and vision necessary to handle snaps as a backup. While he does have plus athletic ability, Williams may be too limited in what he can offer a team from a roster flexibility standpoint.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 5 • Pick 38
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