Which Teams Present the Best Situation for a Rookie RB in 2010? (1 Viewer)

[Bruno2]

In my mind this year's crop of rookie RBs doesn't have one or two standouts, like Adrian Peterson or Ricky Williams many years ago, but a group of 5 or 6 very talented guys with very different skill sets. I think this year, more than any other in recent years, it may come down to who gets drafted by the team who will give them an opportunity to start right away. Or a lot could depend on who gets drafted by a solid team like Pittsburgh or New England. For example, I'm liking Spiller, but if he gets drafted by Oakland (Al loves speed) I'm steering clear of that mess, because he's almost garuanteed of being misused or underutilized. So what teams out there do you guys think will present the best situations for these rookie RBs to land in, in 2010?

 

[Tanner9919]

ok so first off, Oakland will not be taking a RB in this year's draft.they have 45 of them already. besides, if I remember correctly, they don't have a first round pick they gave it to NE for Seymour..

If I'm not mistaken, Maroney is a F/A at the end of the season..Ingram to NE would make a lot of sense.they haven't had that bellcow RB since Dillon left town. But Cleveland might snag him first..

 

[egoo]

ok so first off, Oakland will not be taking a RB in this year's draft.they have 45 of them already. besides, if I remember correctly, they don't have a first round pick they gave it to NE for Seymour..

If I'm not mistaken, Maroney is a F/A at the end of the season..Ingram to NE would make a lot of sense.they haven't had that bellcow RB since Dillon left town. But Cleveland might snag him first..

OAK gave their 2011 first rounder to NE...they still have a 1st this year

 

[Banger]

GB, Houston, NE, Seattle, maybe Miami, would probably be the best locations. There are a nuimber of other teams that may look to add RBs though.

 

[Sinrman]

GB, Houston, NE, Seattle, maybe Miami, would probably be the best locations. There are a nuimber of other teams that may look to add RBs though.

Ryan Grant isn't a bad RB. I think they'll stick with him and go O-line, which they desparately need.NE could use one, seeing as to how Maroney is still iffy, though looking the best he ever has in the NFL. Morris and Taylor are old and I can see them getting dropped in the offseason.Seattle will be interesting to watch. Do they give Forsett the shot? Do they just split it between Jones and Forsett? Or do they bring in a rookie?Miami? Ronnie Brown can't ever stay healthy. Williams is getting old. I could see them going for a RB to groom for the future.Cleveland can use one, but I doubt they'd burn the #1 pick overall on one. Very few RBs coming out of college would warrant that.

 

[Jello_Biafra]

San Diego

Houston

Washington

 

[Anarchy99]

ok so first off, Oakland will not be taking a RB in this year's draft.they have 45 of them already. besides, if I remember correctly, they don't have a first round pick they gave it to NE for Seymour..

If I'm not mistaken, Maroney is a F/A at the end of the season..Ingram to NE would make a lot of sense.they haven't had that bellcow RB since Dillon left town. But Cleveland might snag him first..

Maroney has another year left on his contract. As already mentioned, the Pats traded Seymour for a 2011 pick (although the Raiders wanted it to be a 2010 pick).

 

[sparkky]

KC could be in the market for a rb but how good a "landing spot" that situation is could be debated.

 

[Banger]

GB, Houston, NE, Seattle, maybe Miami, would probably be the best locations. There are a nuimber of other teams that may look to add RBs though.

Ryan Grant isn't a bad RB. I think they'll stick with him and go O-line, which they desparately need.NE could use one, seeing as to how Maroney is still iffy, though looking the best he ever has in the NFL. Morris and Taylor are old and I can see them getting dropped in the offseason.Seattle will be interesting to watch. Do they give Forsett the shot? Do they just split it between Jones and Forsett? Or do they bring in a rookie?Miami? Ronnie Brown can't ever stay healthy. Williams is getting old. I could see them going for a RB to groom for the future.Cleveland can use one, but I doubt they'd burn the #1 pick overall on one. Very few RBs coming out of college would warrant that.

Grant isn't bad but he's not real good either. If someone slips I wouldn't be shocked at all if they grabbed a back.I could also see KC, TB, Chicago, Detroit, San Diego, Washington all adding backs. I just don't know how good those situations will be.

 

[Black]

GB, Houston, NE, Seattle, maybe Miami, would probably be the best locations. There are a nuimber of other teams that may look to add RBs though.

NE needs another young runner, or an undervalued vet (LT?) that they can plug right in. I don't think they go high on an RB.HOU needs a big back, probably won't take someone in the first 2 rounds though.SEA should now see what they have in Forsett and should go the same route as HOU, although might go as high as 2nd round.MIA has Ricky another year, so should go developmental RB.Green Bay seems fine with Ryan Grant and have paid him as such. They have Brandon Jackson and probably some practice squad guys.I don't think there's going to be alot of obvious 1st round RB talent, unless some underclassmen come out. After seeing what is happening with Re. Bush, teams might be reluctant to go after guys as speculative #1RBs. I presume they will look for role players to plug into their holes.

 

[sho nuff]

GB, Houston, NE, Seattle, maybe Miami, would probably be the best locations. There are a nuimber of other teams that may look to add RBs though.

Ryan Grant isn't a bad RB. I think they'll stick with him and go O-line, which they desparately need.

True...but depends on the back...and I want Oline help bad...but if somehow they were in position to draft CJ Spiller? (which, if they make the playoffs, not sure he would still be around anyway).Nice complimentary back to Grant...who could have an impact as a 3rd down/home run threat back with return capabilities.But other than that, I agree that with Grant right now, they are not likely to look to a rookie back early.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Washington

San Diego

Cleveland

Seattle

Detroit

Miami (if Ronnie Brown isn't brought back)

Green Bay? (Grant good, but not great, playing better as of late)

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Houston is another good one, especially with Kubiak maybe on the outs, his "plug and play" system would likely leave with him, although I think Slaton would play something like the 2009 leon washington role at worst.

 

[Fat Nick]

I gotta go with San Diego. Sproles isn't an every-down back, and LT's on his last legs. The team is a winner, and the OL should be much healthier next year. If LT doesn't return, a rookie could contribute right away. Even if he does, he probably could be beaten out.

Being a Skin's fan, I'm intrigued at Washington as well. I'm convinced Portis is at best the #2 best back on the team right now (when healthy). I haven't seen the explosiveness or drive he used to have for 2 years now. I honestly think a case could be made for Cartwright being the best back on the team. A rookie could step in here if someone leaves. I don't see them using a #1 though...on second thought, Daniel Snyder and Vinnie Cerrato are idiots, I could TOTALLY see them wasting a #1 here.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

I gotta go with San Diego. Sproles isn't an every-down back, and LT's on his last legs. The team is a winner, and the OL should be much healthier next year. If LT doesn't return, a rookie could contribute right away. Even if he does, he probably could be beaten out.Being a Skin's fan, I'm intrigued at Washington as well. I'm convinced Portis is at best the #2 best back on the team right now (when healthy). I haven't seen the explosiveness or drive he used to have for 2 years now. I honestly think a case could be made for Cartwright being the best back on the team. A rookie could step in here if someone leaves. I don't see them using a #1 though...on second thought, Daniel Snyder and Vinnie Cerrato are idiots, I could TOTALLY see them wasting a #1 here.

Toby Gerhart sounds about right, especially if he's riding a wave of hype from winning the Heisman

 

[Chaos Commish]

Ingram to NE would make a lot of sense.they haven't had that bellcow RB since Dillon left town. But Cleveland might snag him first..

Ingram isn't eligible yet.

 

[thriftyrocker]

I gotta go with San Diego. Sproles isn't an every-down back, and LT's on his last legs. The team is a winner, and the OL should be much healthier next year. If LT doesn't return, a rookie could contribute right away. Even if he does, he probably could be beaten out.

SD drafting Dwyer at the end of the 1st seems like a mortal lock to me.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

I gotta go with San Diego. Sproles isn't an every-down back, and LT's on his last legs. The team is a winner, and the OL should be much healthier next year. If LT doesn't return, a rookie could contribute right away. Even if he does, he probably could be beaten out.

SD drafting Dwyer at the end of the 1st seems like a mortal lock to me.

That would almost move him ahead of Dez Bryant to #1 on my board.

 

[Kitrick Taylor]

GB, Houston, NE, Seattle, maybe Miami, would probably be the best locations. There are a nuimber of other teams that may look to add RBs though.

Ryan Grant isn't a bad RB. I think they'll stick with him and go O-line, which they desparately need.

True...but depends on the back...and I want Oline help bad...but if somehow they were in position to draft CJ Spiller? (which, if they make the playoffs, not sure he would still be around anyway).Nice complimentary back to Grant...who could have an impact as a 3rd down/home run threat back with return capabilities.But other than that, I agree that with Grant right now, they are not likely to look to a rookie back early.

I've been calling for the Packers to take the lightning style back for years. Brandon Jackson is just a guy. He's gotten better especially with his blocking, but he doesn't scare any defensive coordinators. Grant is just a guy as well. Most RBs on an NFL roster could do as well as he has done. I have no idea who will be available in RD2 for the Packers to take, but it wouldn't shock me if they went with a guy similar to Spiller or Best if both of them were gone. I have a hard time envisioning the Packers not taking a LT in RD 1. Basically, I am expecting the Packers to be more of a RBBC next season. Grant just doesn't deserve that many carries, and they don't have anyone with the explosiveness of a Leon Washington, Darren Sproles or Felix Jones.

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

ok so first off, Oakland will not be taking a RB in this year's draft.they have 45 of them already. besides, if I remember correctly, they don't have a first round pick they gave it to NE for Seymour..

If I'm not mistaken, Maroney is a F/A at the end of the season..Ingram to NE would make a lot of sense.they haven't had that bellcow RB since Dillon left town. But Cleveland might snag him first..

OAK gave their 2011 first rounder to NE...they still have a 1st this year

Maroney has another year left on his contract.

Ingram isn't eligible yet.

 

[thriftyrocker]

GB, Houston, NE, Seattle, maybe Miami, would probably be the best locations. There are a nuimber of other teams that may look to add RBs though.

Ryan Grant isn't a bad RB. I think they'll stick with him and go O-line, which they desparately need.

True...but depends on the back...and I want Oline help bad...but if somehow they were in position to draft CJ Spiller? (which, if they make the playoffs, not sure he would still be around anyway).Nice complimentary back to Grant...who could have an impact as a 3rd down/home run threat back with return capabilities.But other than that, I agree that with Grant right now, they are not likely to look to a rookie back early.

I've been calling for the Packers to take the lightning style back for years. Brandon Jackson is just a guy. He's gotten better especially with his blocking, but he doesn't scare any defensive coordinators. Grant is just a guy as well. Most RBs on an NFL roster could do as well as he has done. I have no idea who will be available in RD2 for the Packers to take, but it wouldn't shock me if they went with a guy similar to Spiller or Best if both of them were gone. I have a hard time envisioning the Packers not taking a LT in RD 1. Basically, I am expecting the Packers to be more of a RBBC next season. Grant just doesn't deserve that many carries, and they don't have anyone with the explosiveness of a Leon Washington, Darren Sproles or Felix Jones.

You are describing Noel Devine?

 

[Casting Couch]

GB, Houston, NE, Seattle, maybe Miami, would probably be the best locations. There are a nuimber of other teams that may look to add RBs though.

Ryan Grant isn't a bad RB. I think they'll stick with him and go O-line, which they desparately need.

True...but depends on the back...and I want Oline help bad...but if somehow they were in position to draft CJ Spiller? (which, if they make the playoffs, not sure he would still be around anyway).Nice complimentary back to Grant...who could have an impact as a 3rd down/home run threat back with return capabilities.But other than that, I agree that with Grant right now, they are not likely to look to a rookie back early.

I've been calling for the Packers to take the lightning style back for years. Brandon Jackson is just a guy. He's gotten better especially with his blocking, but he doesn't scare any defensive coordinators. Grant is just a guy as well. Most RBs on an NFL roster could do as well as he has done. I have no idea who will be available in RD2 for the Packers to take, but it wouldn't shock me if they went with a guy similar to Spiller or Best if both of them were gone. I have a hard time envisioning the Packers not taking a LT in RD 1. Basically, I am expecting the Packers to be more of a RBBC next season. Grant just doesn't deserve that many carries, and they don't have anyone with the explosiveness of a Leon Washington, Darren Sproles or Felix Jones.

Ryan Grant is a workhorse, RB is not a big need for this team right now.Green Bay needs to address the O-line in the first round of the draft, not RB, imo.

 

[Donnybrook]

NE could take a page out of the Colts draft book by drafting two 1st round running backs and letting them compete. I think it is likely because I don't believe that NE will go into a contract negotiations with Maroney without a good backup plan. An Ellis Hobbs type draft day trade for Maroney wouldn't surprise me either since I don't believe Maroney is in Bill's good book with his recent fumbling.

 

[TheWick]

ok so first off, Oakland will not be taking a RB in this year's draft.they have 45 of them already. besides, if I remember correctly, they don't have a first round pick they gave it to NE for Seymour..

If I'm not mistaken, Maroney is a F/A at the end of the season..Ingram to NE would make a lot of sense.they haven't had that bellcow RB since Dillon left town. But Cleveland might snag him first..

OAK gave their 2011 first rounder to NE...they still have a 1st this year

Maroney has another year left on his contract.

Ingram isn't eligible yet.

Tanner always brings it!

 

[sho nuff]

GB, Houston, NE, Seattle, maybe Miami, would probably be the best locations. There are a nuimber of other teams that may look to add RBs though.

Ryan Grant isn't a bad RB. I think they'll stick with him and go O-line, which they desparately need.

True...but depends on the back...and I want Oline help bad...but if somehow they were in position to draft CJ Spiller? (which, if they make the playoffs, not sure he would still be around anyway).Nice complimentary back to Grant...who could have an impact as a 3rd down/home run threat back with return capabilities.But other than that, I agree that with Grant right now, they are not likely to look to a rookie back early.

I've been calling for the Packers to take the lightning style back for years. Brandon Jackson is just a guy. He's gotten better especially with his blocking, but he doesn't scare any defensive coordinators. Grant is just a guy as well. Most RBs on an NFL roster could do as well as he has done. I have no idea who will be available in RD2 for the Packers to take, but it wouldn't shock me if they went with a guy similar to Spiller or Best if both of them were gone. I have a hard time envisioning the Packers not taking a LT in RD 1. Basically, I am expecting the Packers to be more of a RBBC next season. Grant just doesn't deserve that many carries, and they don't have anyone with the explosiveness of a Leon Washington, Darren Sproles or Felix Jones.

You are describing Noel Devine?

Another one I think would be a nice complimentary back to Grant.Not a guy to give a ton of carries to...but man can he take it to the house.I know its a dream with Ted Thompson...but lets sign us an LT and go after Spiller.

 

[perry147]

San Diego

Washington

 

[FreeBaGeL]

MIA has Ricky another year, so should go developmental RB.

Ricky will be 33 by the time the draft rolls around <_<

 

[puckalicious]

WashingtonSan DiegoClevelandSeattleDetroitMiami (if Ronnie Brown isn't brought back)Green Bay? (Grant good, but not great, playing better as of late)

If Detroit takes any 'skill' position (RB, WR, TE, QB) in the first 2 rounds I will be throwing things at my TV. 2010 should be all defense and some OL in the first 1/2 of the draft.

 

[Kitrick Taylor]

GB, Houston, NE, Seattle, maybe Miami, would probably be the best locations. There are a nuimber of other teams that may look to add RBs though.

Ryan Grant isn't a bad RB. I think they'll stick with him and go O-line, which they desparately need.

True...but depends on the back...and I want Oline help bad...but if somehow they were in position to draft CJ Spiller? (which, if they make the playoffs, not sure he would still be around anyway).Nice complimentary back to Grant...who could have an impact as a 3rd down/home run threat back with return capabilities.

But other than that, I agree that with Grant right now, they are not likely to look to a rookie back early.

I've been calling for the Packers to take the lightning style back for years. Brandon Jackson is just a guy. He's gotten better especially with his blocking, but he doesn't scare any defensive coordinators. Grant is just a guy as well. Most RBs on an NFL roster could do as well as he has done. I have no idea who will be available in RD2 for the Packers to take, but it wouldn't shock me if they went with a guy similar to Spiller or Best if both of them were gone. I have a hard time envisioning the Packers not taking a LT in RD 1.

Basically, I am expecting the Packers to be more of a RBBC next season. Grant just doesn't deserve that many carries, and they don't have anyone with the explosiveness of a Leon Washington, Darren Sproles or Felix Jones.

Ryan Grant is a workhorse, RB is not a big need for this team right now.Green Bay needs to address the O-line in the first round of the draft, not RB, imo.

 

[Doug B]

Contract or not ... is Derrick Ward or Cadillac Williams the answer for the Buccaneers? As Josh Freeman develops, Tampa Bay looks like a good place for a RB to land. Might have to wait until 2011 for a full payoff, though ... but then, the right talent can produce out-of-the-box. Even on a team with a sub-par O-line.

Another potential good situation for a rookie back in 2010 -- New Orleans. Not a gaping need, and there are reasonable counter-arguments against doing it ... but my spidey sense is telling me that the Saints pick a RB in the first three rounds next April.

 

[Liquid Courage]

Can someone provide a link or a list of RBs expected to go high in the draft?

Thanks!

 

[Doug B]

Can someone provide a link or a list of RBs expected to go high in the draft?

Thanks!

Here's one: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospec...ngs/TSX/2010_RBLooks like underclassmen are not shown, though. Here's their top 20 seniors:

1 C.J. Spiller RB Clemson 5-11 195 lbs (4.37)

2 Anthony Dixon RB Mississippi State 6-1 235 lbs (4.59)

3 Toby Gerhart RB Stanford 6-1 235 lbs (4.55)

4 Montario Hardesty RB Tennessee 6-0 215 lbs (4.55)

5 Ben Tate RB Auburn 5-11 218 lbs (4.5)

6 Charles Scott RB LSU 5-11 234 lbs (4.6)

7 Brandon Minor RB Michigan 6-0 218 lbs (4.59)

8 Chris Brown RB Oklahoma 5-11 200 lbs (4.54)

9 Andre Anderson RB Tulane 5-11 212 lbs (4.54)

10 Javarris James RB Miami (Fla.) 5-11 208 lbs (4.58)

11 Keith Toston RB Oklahoma State 6-0 214 lbs (4.57)

12 James Starks RB Buffalo 6-2 218 lbs (4.54)

13 Andre Dixon RB Connecticut 6-1 202 lbs (4.59)

14 Keiland Williams RB LSU 5-11 221 lbs (4.56)

15 Lonyae Miller RB Fresno State 5-11 220 lbs (4.52)

16 LeGarrette Blount RB Oregon 6-1 240 lbs (4.58)

17 LaMarcus Coker RB Hampton 5-10 205 lbs (4.39)

18 Michael Smith RB Arkansas 5-7 180 lbs (4.4)

19 Joique Bell RB Wayne State (MI) 5-11 224 lbs (4.54)

20 Brandon James RB Florida 5-7 186 lbs (4.42)

 

[Doug B]

Draftnotebook.com updated their 2010 mock 1st round yesterday. Here are the four RBs they see going in the first (* = underclassmen):

Jahvid Best, Cal*

Toby Gerhart, Stanford

Ryan Matthews, Fresno State*

C. J. Spiller, Clemson

In mid-September, draftnotebook.com ranked the top RB prospects as it looked going into the 2009 season, including underclassmen. I have picked out some further RBs from that list to add here:

Charles Scott, LSU

Chris Brown, Oklahoma

Joe McKnight, USC*

Jonathan Dwyer, Ga Tech*

Evan Royster, Penn State*

Noel Devine, West Virginia*

Staphon Johnson of USC was also on that mid-September list ... not sure how his horrific throat injury will affect his pro prospects.

 

[Crippler]

I just cant see 4 RB's in round 1 of next years draft. I think likely 2 at the most in the end. Spiller to go to a good team to be there Sproles, Washington type of guy. Minny in this draft sounds perfect for him to replace Chester.

No way Best goes 11th.

These guys always think fantasy and put too many RB's in round 1. This class is not even near the quality at top of last year and only 3 RB's got taken there. I look for a run in the 2nd round in the end.

 

[DoubleG]

 

[drew726]

I'm guessing Washington.

 

[TheWick]

I just cant see 4 RB's in round 1 of next years draft. I think likely 2 at the most in the end. Spiller to go to a good team to be there Sproles, Washington type of guy. Minny in this draft sounds perfect for him to replace Chester. No way Best goes 11th. These guys always think fantasy and put too many RB's in round 1. This class is not even near the quality at top of last year and only 3 RB's got taken there. I look for a run in the 2nd round in the end.

Everytime Chris Johnson breaks off a long run Jahvid gets closer to #11 in the draft. Has there been any more news on his concussion situation?

 

[Hersh]

I remember reading (and for the life of me, I don't know where) that there will be few running backs, if any, taken in Round 1 this year.

 

[sho nuff]

I just cant see 4 RB's in round 1 of next years draft. I think likely 2 at the most in the end. Spiller to go to a good team to be there Sproles, Washington type of guy. Minny in this draft sounds perfect for him to replace Chester. No way Best goes 11th. These guys always think fantasy and put too many RB's in round 1. This class is not even near the quality at top of last year and only 3 RB's got taken there. I look for a run in the 2nd round in the end.

Everytime Chris Johnson breaks off a long run Jahvid gets closer to #11 in the draft. Has there been any more news on his concussion situation?

Read an article today that Spiller is most likely to be benefitting from Johnson, not Best.

 

[EBF]

Cleveland

Houston

Kansas City

Washington

Chicago

Detroit

Green Bay

Tampa Bay

Seattle

 

[todisco1]

I remember reading (and for the life of me, I don't know where) that there will be few running backs, if any, taken in Round 1 this year.

I agree, but there will still be some good talent taken in the 2nd and 3rd.

 

[TheWick]

I just cant see 4 RB's in round 1 of next years draft. I think likely 2 at the most in the end. Spiller to go to a good team to be there Sproles, Washington type of guy. Minny in this draft sounds perfect for him to replace Chester. No way Best goes 11th. These guys always think fantasy and put too many RB's in round 1. This class is not even near the quality at top of last year and only 3 RB's got taken there. I look for a run in the 2nd round in the end.

Everytime Chris Johnson breaks off a long run Jahvid gets closer to #11 in the draft. Has there been any more news on his concussion situation?

Read an article today that Spiller is most likely to be benefitting from Johnson, not Best.

It will all come down to the combine, but yeah same thing goes for all of the speed guys.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

I remember reading (and for the life of me, I don't know where) that there will be few running backs, if any, taken in Round 1 this year.

Which is about the same thing that people were saying last year.For all the "NFL teams don't care about RBs because you can just plug anyone in there" talk that goes around on FF message boards, we continue to see actual NFL teams spend high draft picks and loads and loads of money (including high priced free agents) on them. I certainly think there are some NFL teams that buy into that logic of not worrying about their RB, but not many.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Draftnotebook.com updated their 2010 mock 1st round yesterday. Here are the four RBs they see going in the first (* = underclassmen):

Jahvid Best, Cal*

Toby Gerhart, Stanford

Ryan Matthews, Fresno State*

C. J. Spiller, Clemson

In mid-September, draftnotebook.com ranked the top RB prospects as it looked going into the 2009 season, including underclassmen. I have picked out some further RBs from that list to add here:

Charles Scott, LSU

Chris Brown, Oklahoma

Joe McKnight, USC*

Jonathan Dwyer, Ga Tech*

Evan Royster, Penn State*

Noel Devine, West Virginia*

Staphon Johnson of USC was also on that mid-September list ... not sure how his horrific throat injury will affect his pro prospects.

They also said that Carlos Dunlap plays for the Hurricanes

 

[Doug B]

They also said that Carlos Dunlap plays for the Hurricanes

They have Dunlap correct on the positional ratings page, though. I wouldn't ignore a site based on that.

 

[strong]

ok so first off, Oakland will not be taking a RB in this year's draft.they have 45 of them already. besides, if I remember correctly, they don't have a first round pick they gave it to NE for Seymour..

If I'm not mistaken, Maroney is a F/A at the end of the season..Ingram to NE would make a lot of sense.they haven't had that bellcow RB since Dillon left town. But Cleveland might snag him first..

OAK gave their 2011 first rounder to NE...they still have a 1st this year

Maroney has another year left on his contract.

Ingram isn't eligible yet.

fail

 

[strong]

Draftnotebook.com updated their 2010 mock 1st round yesterday. Here are the four RBs they see going in the first (* = underclassmen):

Jahvid Best, Cal*

Toby Gerhart, Stanford

Ryan Matthews, Fresno State*

C. J. Spiller, Clemson

In mid-September, draftnotebook.com ranked the top RB prospects as it looked going into the 2009 season, including underclassmen. I have picked out some further RBs from that list to add here:

Charles Scott, LSU

Chris Brown, Oklahoma

Joe McKnight, USC*

Jonathan Dwyer, Ga Tech*

Evan Royster, Penn State*

Noel Devine, West Virginia*

Staphon Johnson of USC was also on that mid-September list ... not sure how his horrific throat injury will affect his pro prospects.

They also said that Carlos Dunlap plays for the Hurricanes

i highly doubt four rbs from this class will be selected in the first roundi don't see best going so high after missing so much time with a concussion

i also don't see dwyer dropping so far down--the 8th rb taken? no way. he's probably the best option for a true 1st/2d down RB in this draft.

 

[DoubleG]

Draftnotebook.com updated their 2010 mock 1st round yesterday. Here are the four RBs they see going in the first (* = underclassmen):

Jahvid Best, Cal*

Toby Gerhart, Stanford

Ryan Matthews, Fresno State*

C. J. Spiller, Clemson

In mid-September, draftnotebook.com ranked the top RB prospects as it looked going into the 2009 season, including underclassmen. I have picked out some further RBs from that list to add here:

Charles Scott, LSU

Chris Brown, Oklahoma

Joe McKnight, USC*

Jonathan Dwyer, Ga Tech*

Evan Royster, Penn State*

Noel Devine, West Virginia*

Staphon Johnson of USC was also on that mid-September list ... not sure how his horrific throat injury will affect his pro prospects.

They also said that Carlos Dunlap plays for the Hurricanes

i highly doubt four rbs from this class will be selected in the first roundi don't see best going so high after missing so much time with a concussion

i also don't see dwyer dropping so far down--the 8th rb taken? no way. he's probably the best option for a true 1st/2d down RB in this draft.

i also don't see a shift key on your keyboard