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This, of course, became a much more important area of need with the loss of TG3.
My focus here is in 3 areas ... one is "Does a top 40 back fall to 52?"
Next is "Which late 3rd/4th round heavy RB can we use as a workhorse?"
Finally "Is there a goal line specialist we can get late?"
Salvon Ahmed Washington 5-11 197 4.62 4.62 -- DNP DNP 34.5 10-0 8 3/4 29 1/4 Ran oddly slower than expected ... smooth. Maybe UDFA with potential?
Cam Akers Florida St. 5-10 217 4.47 4.47 -- 20 DNP 35.5 10-2 9 30 5/8 So ... He literally made a million dollars on the Duce Staley drill. His feet were unreal. My guess is that he's gone by 52, if he's there I'm definitely considering it.
Jet Anderson TCU 5-10 208 4.61 4.61 -- 19 DNP 36 10-8 9 5/8 30 1/2 UDFA. Talented and likely to make a roster, but not special enough to spend draft capital on.
LeVante Bellamy Western Michigan 5-9 192 4.50 4.51 -- 16 DNP 39.5 10-5 8 3/4 30 1/4 I don't know if he makes a roster.
Eno Benjamin Arizona State 5-9 207 4.57 4.57 -- 12 6.97 39 10-2 8 5/8 31 1/4 He consistently out performs my expectations ...
Raymond Calais Louisiana-Lafayette 5-8 188 4.42 4.42 -- 20 DNP 37.5 10-0 9 1/4 30 Speeeeeeed.
DeeJay Dallas Miami 5-10 217 4.58 4.58 -- DNP 7.18 33.5 9-11 9 1/4 30 5/8 Late round goal line for me.
AJ Dillon Boston College 6-0 247 4.53 4.53 -- 23 7.19 41 10-11 9 5/8 31 5/8 Target in round 4, maybe comp 3rd. Ive watched him since his freshman year, and believe he was going a bit easy this year. If you get the way he ran as a freshman, this is a top 50 back.
J.K. Dobbins Ohio St. 5-9 209 DNP DNP -- 23 DNP DNP DNP 9 1/2 29 3/4 Does he make 52? He didn't perform so that's a bummer ... but does Akers push him down to 52?
Rico Dowdle South Carolina 5-11 213 4.54 4.54 -- DNP DNP 38 10-7 9 1/2 31 3/8 Late round goal line. Smooth. Not the best vision but runs with power and catches the ball.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire LSU 5-7 207 4.60 4.61 -- 15 DNP 39.5 10-3 9 5/8 29 So ... knowing what I know about his leadership Im tempted to take him at 52. I want an edge at 52 so odds are Ill have someone rated higher. Can we trade down and take him at the end of the 2nd?
Darrynton Evans Appalachian St. 5-10 203 4.41 4.42 -- 20 DNP 37 10-5 9 1/4 31 5/8 He will be underdrafted, but he's speed and I don't think we need that.
JaMycal Hasty Baylor 5-8 205 4.55 4.56 -- 15 DNP 39 10-3 9 1/8 31 1/8 Underrated ... I'm a fan, and if he's there in the 6th round Im taking him. He squats 600 + pounds. If he ghoes undrafted Im looking for him regardless.
Brian Herrien Georgia 5-11 209 4.62 4.62 -- 18 7.12 38.5 10-6 9 29 3/4 UDFA goal line specialist.
Tony Jones Notre Dame 5-10 220 4.68 4.69 -- 13 7.18 32.5 9-11 9 1/2 30 5/8 Never had him as draftable. Doubt he makes a roster.
Joshua Kelley UCLA 5-11 212 4.49 4.50 -- 23 6.95 31 10-1 9 5/8 31 5/8 This guy will be underdrafted and in the right situation could be a serious asset.
Javon Leake Maryland 6-0 215 4.65 4.65 -- DNP DNP 34 10-5 9 5/8 31 1/2 Doubt he makes a roster.
Benny LeMay Charlotte 5-8 221 4.75 4.80 -- 24 DNP 28.5 9-4 9 29 7/8 Doubt e makes a roster.
Anthony McFarland Maryland 5-8 208 4.44 4.45 -- DNP DNP 29.5 9-8 8 7/8 30 3/8 This kid will be underdrafted ... and Im betting he makes a powerful change of pace with unexpected power.
Zack Moss Utah 5-9 223 4.65 4.70 -- 19 DNP 33 DNP 9 1/4 31 1/4 Im not a fan as much as most ... Id take him for goal line in the 6th.
Sewo Olonilua TCU 6-3 232 4.66 4.67 -- 25 DNP 36 10-3 10 32 1/8
La'Mical Perine Florida 5-11 216 4.62 4.62 -- 22 7.13 35 9-10 10 1/4 31 5/8 Target for round 4. Attitude is a big plus.
Scottie Phillips Mississippi 5-8 209 4.56 4.56 -- 29 7.40 30 9-6 8 1/2 29 3/8
James Robinson Illinois St. 5-9 219 4.64 4.64 -- 24 7.03 40 10-5 8 3/4 29 5/8 I think this kid gets underdrafted ... could be a steal.
D'Andre Swift Georgia 5-8 212 4.48 4.48 -- DNP DNP 35.5 10-1 9 29 7/8 Great day ... he should be locked into round 1.
J.J. Taylor Arizona 5-5 185 4.61 4.62 -- 19 7.00 34.5 9-10 8 1/2 28 3/4 I'm not sure, never really liked his tape all that much and he didn;t have a great day.
Jonathan Taylor Wisconsin 5-10 226 4.39 4.41 -- 17 7.01 36 10-3 9 1/2 31 1/8 Game changing back like Saquon who will slide because of wear and tear.
Patrick Taylor Memphis 6-1 217 4.57 4.57 -- 15 DNP 34 10-3 9 3/8 32 1/4 Will be underdrafted and I hope he's a UDFA we can pull in because of ties to Henderson.
Ke'Shawn Vaughn Vanderbilt 5-10 214 4.51 4.52 -- DNP DNP 32 9-9 8 7/8 30 7/8 See Rico Dowdle.
Mike Warren Cincinnati 5-9 226 DNP DNP -- 16 DNP DNP DNP 9 1/8 29 1/2 6th round goalline ... will be underdrafted ... because Cincinnati.
Thoughts and comments welcome ... In my mock I take Dillon/Perine in the 4th. I am really focused on guys that get into the end zone from the 3 or 4.
This is very good work and helpful for me in learning about the players. Thanks!
My focus on a RB wouldn't be any of the three categories you mention here. I think a top 40 back is overkill or renders last years 3rd round pick in Hendo useless. I have no interest in a workhorse or GL bruiser. I too feel that we would be looking for something more complimentary to Henderson.
Who would you say are the bests backs for that task?
