NFL Draft 2011 Preview: Grading the Top Running Backs

April 16, 2011   ·   Joe Underhill   ·   Jump to comments

This may be one of the weakest running back classes in recent years. Mark Ingram is the only back who carries a first-round grade (Scouts, Inc.) While there are several ‘backs who may have long successful NFL careers, this class lacks the elite talent like C.J Spiller, Ryan Matthews, or Knowshon Moreno.
I think there will be at least four and maybe as many as eight running backs drafted in rounds two and three. As we look at this years draft lets take a closer look at the top seven running backs and where they might land.
 
Mark Ingram
Ryan Williams
Mikel Leshoure
Kendall Hunter
Demarco Murray
Daniel Thomas
Johnny White
 
Mark Ingram:
5’10” 215 lbs. Ingram is the only running back who has a first-round grade from Scouts, Inc. Ingram has a successful background as both a pass catcher, and runner. He is the 2009 Heisman award winner, and despite a subpar 2010 campaign, was one of the better running ba...

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