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Detroit Lions
Round 2 • Pick 3
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Swift possesses the play traits and running style of a skillful NFL veteran and is the latest in an avalanche of talented Georgia backs. Tempo and decisiveness are his calling cards, making him a highly talented inside/outside zone runner. He's a cerebral runner who understands block timing and uses quick-cut agility and rare spatial awareness to read and react to defenses beyond the second level. Swift isn't overly explosive as a home-run hitter and doesn't run with the violence of last year's top running back, Josh Jacobs. He can step right in and provide early stability and production as an efficient, every-down back with Offensive Rookie of the Year potential.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 2 • Pick 9
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Supremely productive, well-built runner with an all-day, every-day mentality that helped lead him to three Big Ten rushing titles. Taylor runs with bend and burst as an outside runner and has home-run speed once he gets into the open field. He displays an ability to weave around interior traffic but might have evolved into more of a thinker than reactor inside due to fumbling issues and the litany of loaded fronts he faced. His patience and understanding of the where/when of blocks allowed him to thrive in multiple run schemes. He's more body puncher than knockout artist, wearing down his opponents with carry after carry. His traits, toughness and talent should make him an early starter with a solid ceiling and more third-down potential than we saw at Wisconsin.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 2 • Pick 20
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Despite a disappointing win-loss record and a lack of blocking up front, Akers maintained a consistent level of play that represents his football character. He runs with tempo and flow but alters his rush track at a moment's notice when needed. He is elusive but lacking the instant burst of a slasher capable of stacking long runs in a single game. Akers has above-average open-field vision once he's into the second level and looks to run through the tackler's pads as a finisher. He's a three-down option with good feel for finding the crease near the goal line, but ball security needs to improve. He can be Leg 1 or 2 of a tandem rushing attack and is one of the more natural runners in the draft.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 1 • Pick 32
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Compact, sudden back who runs low to the ground with power and balance to break tackles and the agility to bob, weave and shake them in tight quarters. Edwards-Helaire runs with instinctive eyes and quick-cut foot speed. He doesn't really have tells or tendencies and can alter the rush track when needed, which makes him so unpredictable for defenses. While he can create for himself, he's better off working inside-out as NFL linebackers might be able to outflank him on pure outside runs. He has pop behind his pads but lacks short-yardage size. He has the talent to become a good, three-down back in time, but needs to improve in pass protection.
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Baltimore Ravens
Round 2 • Pick 23
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Good football player who bounced back from a sub-par 2018. Proved he could shoulder a heavy load and rise to the occasion against the best his schedule had to offer. He can make a sudden tackler miss and fits as a one-cut runner, but his running style is more battle axe than buzzsaw as a lunch-pail runner with the fortitude and toughness to wear down defenses. Dobbins isn't going to be that creative back with the wiggle and juice to create something out of nothing, but he has the efficiency, production and third-down value teams covet. Dobbins could land a shared-carries role quickly and has the potential to become a solid NFL starter.
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Buffalo Bills
Round 3 • Pick 22
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Watching Moss' game tape is like watching an exercise in controlled violence on just about every carry, but his vision, balance, patience and wiggle are additional skills that help to make him a well-rounded runner. Personnel evaluators for NFL teams say there is wear and tear that could limit the length of his career. He needs to become more discerning with his physical challenges if he wants to see a second contract. He is a great fit for gap and inside, zone-heavy rushing attacks and could become an effective starter as a middle-round pick.
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Tennessee Titans
Round 3 • Pick 29
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Slashing outside-zone runner with glide in his stride and ability to run with elusiveness and creativity. Evans is a little undersized and might be viewed as a change-of-pace option, but he appears to have the three-down skill set to handle committee carries. He can run with patience, but has the loose hips and agile feet to plant-and-go in a hurry. He sees the field and does a nice job of setting up and eluding tacklers with lateral cuts or stacked moves. While he's confident in space, Evans lacks the commitment and finishing force to make a living inside the tackles. His third-down and kick-return versatility increases the likelihood that Evans will hear his name called in the middle rounds with a chance to become a solid RB2.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 2 • Pick 30
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Built like a minibus but possessing enough vision and finesse to avoid being pigeon-holed as just a pure power back. Dillon is capable of handling heavy workloads and wearing down defenses, but there is a concern from evaluators that it's taken a physical toll on him. He's a disciplined runner who trusts his blocking scheme and follows his rush track. He's a good one-cut runner with below-average wiggle but natural power to create yards after contact. Dillon will find more space as he faces fewer loaded boxes as a pro, but dropping weight and adding quickness could be the difference between a future as a committee back or starter.
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Arizona Cardinals
Round 7 • Pick 8
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Slightly undersized three-down option with unorthodox running style that can keep everyone on the field guessing, including his own team. Benjamin thrives when runs go off schedule but also has a habit of taking them off schedule prematurely. His elusiveness is always on display, but he's a competitive, tough runner when it is time to get down. Benjamin needs a spread-based running game that allows for more space and freedom but must become more decisive as an NFL back. He offers value in a dual run-catch capacity on Day 2 (Rounds 2-3).
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 4 • Pick 38
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Dallas was a high school quarterback who came into Miami as a receiver and converted to running back during the 2017 season. The production is modest and the instincts are a work in progress, but there are flashes of run-lane feel and downhill smoothness that could be a sign of future development. He has size, speed and a surprising amount of pop as a finisher. His contact balance makes him hard to bring down through contact, but he needs to improve his open-field wiggle. He lacks third-down readiness, but his special teams talent should make up for that. The traits and toughness make him an intriguing upside prospect on Day 3.
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New York Jets
Round 4 • Pick 14
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Backup-caliber running back who fails to dazzle in any particular area, but who does enough of what's asked of him and has the character traits to become a dependable pro. He's most skilled in the early stages of the run, where his sticky feet and quick eyes help him find his initial rush tracks, but his lack of burst and second-level creativity make him more of a grinder than a playmaker. He has the play traits to compete for a backup role in a one-cut scheme, and his special teams experience improves his chances.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/4"
- Weight
- 213 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 75 5/8"
Production
55.23
Athleticism
88.22
Total Score
143.45
PLAYER ANALYSIS
There are strengths and areas that need improvement, but when it is all said and done, Dowdle has pro size, vision and toughness as a runner. His elusiveness is created with vision rather than wiggle and he's more determined than punishing as a finisher. His tape was great to start the 2019 season but faded after an injury in early October against Florida on his first carry. While he's handled third-down duties, he needs to become a better pass-catcher and pocket protector as a pro. He may not be fast, but there is plenty of burst for inside/outside running. Dowdle has the tape and traits to become a three-down backup or committee running back.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 4 • Pick 18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
McFarland runs hard, but he's not that big and he's not that creative, so he could struggle to find yardage for himself. A high-ankle sprain may have been at the root of his unimpressive 2019 tape, as he showed a little better burst and tackle-breaking ability in 2018, but in both seasons he needed either clear points of entry or to be operating in open space to get it going. His projection can't just rely on a couple of splash performances from 2018. He appears to have low-end backup potential, but it's worth noting that some NFL teams are much higher on him.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 3 • Pick 12
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Comes into the league with NFL size and toughness, but his success could be tied to scheme and blocking up front due to physical limitations. Vaughn is a tight-hipped runner who has issues with stop-start quickness and is unable to stack moves on top of moves. He's not hard to find, but can be hard to tackle. He's best suited to compete as a backup in a one-cut rushing attack from under center where he can build momentum and create yards after contact. His 2018 tape was better than his 2019 season and he appears headed for a middle-round selection.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/8"
- Weight
- 215 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 75 3/4"
Production
63.59
Athleticism
67.89
Total Score
131.48
PLAYER ANALYSIS
The overall sample size has been very limited with just 155 total touches over three seasons, but look carefully and you'll find big play ability in all three campaigns. He looks thinner than listed and isn't overly willful as an interior runner, but he can be a lethal outside runner. Leake is a sudden back and his ability to cut and reach top-end speed quickly should allow him to keep ringing up chunk plays as a pro. His kick-return talent carries less weight with fewer returns happening on the pro level and he needs to prove he can offer real third-down value. He's a bonafide playmaker with low mileage on the odometer and might be coveted by teams looking for an injection of life into their running game.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 74 1/2"
Production
51.91
Athleticism
86.90
Total Score
138.81
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Likely to compete for a spot as a third-down back with the ability to uncover out of the backfield and a willingness to do what is needed to protect his quarterback. Hasty is a decent college player but could be a better fit in a pro-style zone rushing attack. He's unlikely to be anything more than a RB3, but his ability to impact the passing game and play on special teams gives him a leg up on head-to-head competition in camp.
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 4 • Pick 6
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Physical, downhill runner best-suited for gap-scheme rushing attack. On most carries, it feels like Kelley is playing a game of chicken against defenders when he ducks his head and hits the accelerator into contact. He's going to create some yardage after contact and break tackles here and there, but he tends to become a tackle magnet who is not able to make tacklers miss. He's a tough runner with short-yardage ability and maybe even third-down value. Kelly's strong showing at the Senior Bowl and the NFL Scouting Combine have bolstered his stock and put him squarely on the map as a coveted Day 3 pick.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 7 • Pick 31
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Change-of-pace back with very good burst but below average size that could limit his NFL suitors. Calais is fairly talented (and courageous) as an inside/outside zone runner, but as a pro, he will likely be considered a gadget back who makes his living in open space. His play speed is what gives him a chance, but he needs to run with better patience to improve his control and elusiveness in the open field. He's not much of a third-down option, but his history as a punt-team gunner works in his favor.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8"
- Weight
- 209 lbs
- Arm
- 29 3/8"
- Hand
- 8 1/2"
- Wing
- 70 1/4"
Production
63.67
Athleticism
61.07
Total Score
124.74
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Competitive runner with a compact frame who can be elusive but should not be labeled as finesse. Phillips is an instinctive runner in space who can stack moves and burst laterally to circumvent tacklers. He's an experienced zone runner who can get to challenging cutback lanes but appears to be more comfortable as an outside runner than between the tackles. He could challenge for a spot as a RB3 but might need to prove he can handle special teams and/or third-down duties to improve his chances.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/2"
- Weight
- 217 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 75 5/8"
Production
56.89
Athleticism
69.88
Total Score
126.77
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big runner who needs to learn to run like one on a consistent basis. He has size to impose his will but tends to tap the brakes rather than hit the gas into contact. He runs with decent footwork between the tackles and has good open-field speed to get away from chasers. His vision and burst are lacking a little and he needs a clear point of entry to operate with decisiveness. Taylor might be better off in a system that gives him his gap and lets him go. He has some third-down value in a pinch and has been successful as a short-yardage option in college.
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Detroit Lions
Round 5 • Pick 27
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Lightweight scat-back who offers good versatility as a pass-catcher, change-of-pace runner and quality kick returner. While he has some wiggle and elusiveness, he takes an alarming amount of punishing blows and gets tossed around like a sack of laundry as an inside runner. He will need to pair with a team that utilizes his vision and tempo primarily on stretch plays. His play speed is just average, which hurts him when he becomes too predictable with his choice or rush paths. Huntley runs good routes and could be considered for usage in gadget packages that also take advantage of his ability to work from the slot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9"
- Weight
- 219 lbs
- Arm
- 29 5/8"
- Hand
- 8 3/4"
- Wing
- 72 1/2"
Production
64.65
Athleticism
78.92
Total Score
143.57
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Reliable runner with good feel for run-lane development but just average burst. Robinson's feet, finesse and vision allow to probe from gap to gap against conference competition, but tighter NFL running lanes mean he'll need to be more physical and more urgent to succeed between the tackles. The college production is unlikely to translate into the pros, but he's well-rounded enough to compete for a back-end roster spot if he runs to his size and can play on special teams.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Effort-based runner who makes up for a lack of creativity and tempo with pure "try hard." Brown's tight-hipped, linear running style limits his elusiveness and makes him easier to find for linebackers. He's often too urgent in the early stages of his run, but has enough vision and burst to make it work for him. Brown is a tough, inside runner with some outside-zone ability and plays with decisiveness or attitude when he hits it downhill. He has plenty of kick return experience and may have some pass-catching talent despite a lack of production in that area. Toughness and versatility might give him a shot of finding a roster spot within his first two seasons.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'5 1/4"
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- Arm
- 28 3/4"
- Hand
- 8 1/2"
- Wing
- 71 1/4"
Production
61.19
Athleticism
73.96
Total Score
135.15
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Short but stout runner whose running style is more power back than water bug. Taylor has been a productive college back who runs decisively both inside and outside, but does not have the burst or wiggle teams are looking for from smaller runners. His size is a hindrance but he might have an outside shot if he can rebrand as a matchup pass catcher out of the backfield.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 1/8"
- Weight
- 226 lbs
- Arm
- 29 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 71 1/2"
Production
65.40
Athleticism
72.38
Total Score
137.78
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Burly, interior runner who faced his fair share of foggy boxes and early traffic but used footwork and contact power to create yards for himself. Warren's touchdown production is a product of build and running demeanor. While he lacks the burst to consistently gain yards outside the tackle box, he should be able to keep doing his thing between the tackles thanks to vision, footwork, balance and power. He has pass-catching talent and can be activated as a basic route runner, but isn't trustworthy enough in protection to secure third-down duties. He has a shot as an early down backup with short-yardage ability who can grab a catch here and there.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8 7/8"
- Weight
- 192 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/4"
- Hand
- 8 3/4"
- Wing
- 73 7/8"
Production
61.98
Athleticism
90.84
Total Score
152.82
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized runner with productive profile and extensive experience in stretch and inside zone from offset shotgun positioning. Bellamy handles the inside/outside nature of the Broncos' rushing attack, but he's more comfortable and effective operating in space as an elusive slasher. He has great top-end speed that could really benefit an offense if he operates with better decisiveness and early, one-cut burst. Bellamy should compete for work as a RB3 with change-of-pace speed, but he needs to prove he can improve as a pass-catching option at the next level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8 1/8"
- Weight
- 221 lbs
- Arm
- 29 7/8"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 72 1/2"
Production
67.79
Athleticism
51
Total Score
118.79
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Short but stout with a frame and demeanor to handle the physicality of the position. LeMay has a tendency to get bogged down when a clear point of entry isn't right in front of him, but as a runner, he possesses the acceleration, contact balance and toughness teams desire. He looks like a back who would be more comfortable with more clearly defined running lanes. He will need work in pass protection, but his talent as a receiver adds value to his draft profile on Day 3.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 208 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Productive runner with good vision and one-cut talent, but lacking the tempo and contact balance to excel between the tackles. Pierce's running style is a bit herky-jerky, but he does have quick feet that can make it work for him within reason. He lacks the power to drive through arm tackles and plays with a "run to daylight" mentality that will create feast-or-famine carries as a pro. He's agile and processes traffic well, which aids his cause. He's not a classic third-down back because he's not very good picking up the blitz, but he's a quality pass-catcher who could find a spot deep on the depth chart for a zone-scheme offense.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/8"
- Weight
- 209 lbs
- Arm
- 29 3/4"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 73 3/4"
Production
54.19
Athleticism
70.25
Total Score
124.44
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hard-charging, backup-caliber running back with adequate size and plenty of toughness but missing feel and finesse. Herrien is loose-limbed and has some elusiveness, but the tape is littered with runs where he tastes squared, punishing contact. With that said, he has one fumble over 296 attempts and through all the contact, he rarely seems deterred from squeezing out additional yardage by any means necessary. His lack of decisiveness is apparent when watching him follow teammate D'Andre Swift, but success in short-yardage carries and kick-return experience might help his cause.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
"The Jet" is an early-entry, small-school runner coming off of a monster season where he strapped it up for 298 carries and almost 2,000 yards rushing. He's athletic and can be elusive in tight spaces, but lacks instincts for run lane development, causing indecisiveness when he starts overthinking and not reacting. He doesn't have the size to break tackles and run ruggedly between the tackles, which could be a concern with just average downhill burst showing up on tape. He has the potential to become a more dangerous route-runner out of the backfield and can return kicks. He should get a shot as a priority free agent and might have the tools to find a roster spot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Well-built runner with very good size and athleticism who saw his 2019 season cut short by an ACL tear. He's a segmented runner with below-average instincts in feel for run-lane development. Williams has build-up speed when allowed to run to daylight, but he lacks creativity when operating near the line of scrimmage. He has enough speed to attack the flanks and can make sudden stops and jump cuts to slip early penetration. He doesn't offer enough passing-down value and may need to impress on special teams to find a job.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/2"
- Weight
- 208 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 74 3/8"
Production
55.92
Athleticism
81.09
Total Score
137.01
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Job-share running back with size and speed to create yards for himself on the collegiate level. A hot September created some buzz, but he wasn't able to recapture that magic beyond that month. Anderson benefited from massive running lanes created by stretch plays, but displayed enough burst and contact power to turn an eight-yard gain into 18. He looks for clear points of entry and isn't as instinctive at setting up blocks and anticipating run lanes as he needs to be. The height, weight, speed totals will generate interest but finding an early roster spot could be a challenge.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Slasher with good burst and elite short-area quickness and change-of-direction talent to improvise and create for himself. Corbin has an excellent feel for leverage, setting up blocks and creating angles and creases in his favor, but he's a little undersized and is much more comfortable with outside rush tracks than keeping it between the tackles. He's a change-of-pace backup who fits right in as an offset back in a shotgun-oriented offense. He may never be a prototypical third-down back, but does have the talent and potential to be a tough cover coming out of the backfield.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 5/8"
- Weight
- 232 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/8"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 78 1/8"
Production
52.68
Athleticism
68.95
Total Score
121.63
PLAYER ANALYSIS
When going through a scouting checklist for running backs, Olonilua fails to gain check marks in several categories, but he's still an alluring prospect with a unique combination of size, speed and an ability to create favorable angles despite a lack of elusive in short spaces. He's a better runner outside than he is inside, but that must change in the pros. If he can trim down to improve his burst and give a more determined effort in pass protection, he might be able to find work as a RB3/RB4.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 7/8"
- Weight
- 197 lbs
- Arm
- 29 1/4"
- Hand
- 8 3/4"
- Wing
- 71 5/8"
Production
57.68
Athleticism
70.16
Total Score
127.84
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Scatback who is light on his feet but suffers from a debilitating lack of vision and decisiveness that prevents him from reaching his athletic potential as a runner. Ahmed lacks feel for blocking scheme and run-lane development, but even struggled to see it and hit the gas when clear points of entry were available. He can hit a daily goal with the amount of steps he uses on each carry, but it prevents him from being able to plant and go with much-needed efficiency. He's athletic with open-field speed, but leaves too many chunk plays out on the field and faces an uphill battle to make a team.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 221 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Prototypical size/build of an every-down back with limited tread off the tires, but Feaster doesn't have the high-performance athletic traits like wiggle and speed and doesn't create enough yardage through power. He needs to tighten up his pass protection and become a much more physical runner to have a chance.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8"
- Weight
- 164 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Killins possesses raw, explosive speed that must be accounted for and discussed in draft rooms, but the rail-thin frame will get a hard pass from most NFL squads. He's fun to watch when he's on the move, but he lacks instincts and decisiveness that short circuits some rush attempts. He's too tiny to fit as a standard backup running back and needs to be viewed as a gadget player with explosive potential when he's isolated in space. He's a likely undrafted free agent, but the speed merits consideration.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Ward followed up a solid sophomore campaign with a dreadful junior season in 2018 but bounced back admirably under a new coaching staff in 2019. He is a fairly graceful athlete on tape and has intriguing flashes, but his lack of creativity and toughness as a runner will make it challenging for him to make an NFL roster. He may have the athletic qualities to entice a team to give him a look at receiver as well.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 208 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Common runner with decent size and a grinder's mentality/skill set. Jones is just average athletically, lacking the wiggle and creativity to keep runs alive beyond their standard shelf life. He's a determined runner with good lower-body power and forward lean who runs behind his pads and falls forward through contact. He lacks sideline-to-sideline range as a runner but can work outside the tackles in outside zone. There is nothing special that defines his game. He lacks versatility beyond the early downs, but his toughness and willful running style are positive traits.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 215 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Two-year team captain who runs with good pad level on a compact frame to maximize effectiveness as a hard-yardage runner. Carney is an aggressive back who creates additional yardage through power and balance but is easy for linebackers to find due to a lack of speed and elusiveness. His vision and patience served him well in Wake's unorthodox zone-read concept, but his grind-it-out running style may carry less draft weight considering his lack of durability and big back size.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Will be a 24-year-old rookie running back after taking two redshirts (one medical) and playing four full seasons. Smith won't put together a viral highlight reel, but he runs with discipline and does his job. He was an important part of the Gophers' impressive 2019 campaign. He keeps the run on track and has some feel for blocking schemes, but lacks creativity and juice on the second level. Smith gets after it in pass protection, which might give him a boost against roster competition at his position.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/2"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Arm
- 30 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 74 1/8"
Production
60.73
Athleticism
59.73
Total Score
120.46
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Single-season starter with good size, but lacking functional foot quickness and play speed to become a competitive NFL runner. Jones has decent vision and feel for the blocking scheme, but he needs to put away any finesse tendencies and buy in fully to becoming a hammer-head in order to give himself the best shot. He lacks creativity and athleticism to avoid NFL swarms when he slows his feet, so finding a downhill attack will also be essential. Ultimately, proving himself in blitz protection and on special teams may be essential to finding an NFL fit.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 211 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Steady but unspectacular runner with good size and adequate interior toughness, but lacking the baseline creativity and explosiveness expected of an NFL ball-carrier. Whaley is a one-speed runner who is too easy for tacklers to find due to his lack of burst and wiggle. He has the size and football intelligence to handle pass-protection duties and looks comfortable in space as a pass-catcher. He has an outside shot of eventually finding work as a third-down option if he can shine on special teams.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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