2015 Draft Prospect Duke Johnson Does Everything but Can’t Carry an NFL Offense

February 10, 2015   ·   Brent Sobleski   ·   Jump to comments

Years ago, Miami Hurricanes running back Duke Johnson would have been categorized as a scatback once he made the transition to the NFL. In today's game, Johnson would fall under the more common designation of a third-down back. What Johnson won't be is projected as a feature back who can carry the load for an NFL offense. 
But that doesn't mean his value is completely diminished. 
In a class that features an elite, albeit injured, talent in Georgia's Todd Gurley, a potential first-round pick in Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon and a wild card in Boise State's Jay Ajayi, Johnson holds advantages over all three of them. 
Johnson is healthier at the moment than Gurley. The Miami product is far more polished in the passing game compared to Gordon. And Johnson's overall speed and quickness are superior to Ajayi's. 
This combination will help place Johnson among the top five running backs in this year's class. The problems, though, stem from concerns ove...

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