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Draft Prospect Notes: Running Back

The writers of Patriots Football Weekly have done their homework on all the prospects in this year's NFL Draft. Now, you can download the actual notes they took on all the top players, broken down by position for your convenience.

The writers of Patriots Football Weekly have done their homework on all the prospects in this year's NFL Draft. Now, you can download the actual notes they took on all the top players, broken down by position for your convenience.

RUNNING BACKS

Pos.RankPlayerSchoolHt.Wt.40Com
RB1Trent RichardsonAlabama5-92284.52
Notes: [Andy Hart] Maybe top overall prospect. Quick, fast, powerful. Can catch. Total package. All-Pro. [Erik Scalavino] . Complete back; catches, runs, blocks at highest level; good vision; could switch hands more often, though [Paul Perillo*] Great speed/power combo; Good hands; Excellent prospect.

RB2Robert TurbinUtah State5-102224.574.5Notes: [Andy Hart] Great production. Impressive burst for size. Pretty decisive. May not play to 40 time. [Erik Scalavino] . Massive upper body, but somewhat thin legs; downhill runner, but deceptively fast in open field; missed two full seasons with injuries [Paul Perillo] Good size; Nose of goal line; Good hands.

RB3Isiah PeadCincinnati5-101974.424.47Notes: [Andy Hart] Good speed and burst. Slashing runner. Catches well, including split wide. Athlete.. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] Slasher who finds openings; Good hands.

RB4Doug MartinBoise State5-92234.484.55Notes: [Andy Hart] Short, shifty, bowling ball type. Labors to reach top speed, but OK burst. Inside-out runner.. [Erik Scalavino . Bowling ball frame; strong inside runner who can also bounce out; solid character on/off field; willing pass blocker [Paul Perillo] Good but not great speed; Tough runner; Solid.

RB5LaMichael JamesOregon5-81944.424.45Notes: [Andy Hart] Electric playmaker with proven production. Size? Speed is legit. [Erik Scalavino] . Speedy, sparkplug, best on delayed handoffs/draws; elusive [Paul Perillo*] Reminds me of Darren Sproles; Very elusive and tough for size.

THE REST:Pos.RankPlayerSchoolHt.Wt.40ComRBDavid WilsonVirginia Tech5-102064.424.49Notes: [Andy Hart] Fast, quick, explosive. Ball security? Only 1-year starter. Can catch some. [Erik Scalavino] . KR ability; very quick burst, cuts; not a pounder [Paul Perillo*] Runs bigger than size; Elusive with good hands; Good speed; Interesting prospect.

RBLamar MillerMiami5-112124.424.4Notes: [Andy Hart] Catches well, but nothing special as a runner. Good speed. [Erik Scalavino] Like his size, speed, hands. Still raw as a runner. [Paul Perillo*] Gets small in hole; Great speed; Used mostly as receiver.

RBBernard PierceTemple6-02184.594.49Notes: [Andy Hart] Good feet. Runs upright. Patient. Power? Nose for end zone. Good body control. [Erik Scalavino] . Big, downhill running style; not a lot of moves, but effective; cuts well, reads blocks well [Paul Perillo*] Bounces off tacklers; Gets to space; Pretty elusive for big guy; Nice vision; Quick feet.

RBRonnie HillmanSan Diego State5-92004.494.45Notes: [Andy Hart] Fast, small and productive. Slippery. Shifty. [Erik Scalavino] . Third-down, change-of-pace-type back [Paul Perillo*] Another 3rd-down type; Quick and elusive while showing ability to break tackles as well; Good patience.

RBChris RaineyFlorida5-81804.364.45Notes: [Andy Hart] Very versatile. Quick and fast. Slippery and elusive. Decent power for size. [Erik Scalavino] . Versatile, all-around athlete; not an every-down back, but excellent receiver who can pick up yards on draws/delayed handoffs; great speed [Paul Perillo] Versatile and fast; KR ability; Explosive.

RBChris PolkWashington5-112154.484.57Notes: [Andy Hart] Physical. Decent hands. Not great burst. Patient or slow? Runs high at times. [Erik Scalavino] . Former HS receiver; shifty in space and in traffic; strong base; excellent pass catcher [Paul Perillo] Good size/speed combo; Great hands; Runs a bit upright; Not a burner but finds daylight.

RBCyrus GrayTexas A&M5-102064.474.47Notes: [Andy Hart] Weaver. Stop and go runs. Confident pass catcher with OK power. [Erik Scalavino] Decent receiver out of backfield; can run inside, but better bouncing out; good burst in open space; solid all around [Paul Perillo] Good toughness; Good speed but not overly shifty; Finished well; Liked him.

RBVick BallardMississippi State5-102194.584.65Notes: [Andy Hart] Bigger. Not fast. Tough. Finishes runs. Good feet. [Erik Scalavino] . upright runner for his size; not a lot of sizzle, but effective; needs receiving work; good "committee" complement [Paul Perillo] Tough between the tackles runner; Not overly fast; Good hands; Kind of a tweener.RBTauren PooleTennessee5-102064.56Notes: [Andy Hart] Not really fast or quick. Has a little wiggle. Tough to bring down. Finishes runs. [Erik Scalavino] . Decent cut-back ability; reads blockers well; solid, but unspectacular [Paul Perillo] Gets small in pool; Breaks tackles; Quick and decisive; Falls forward.

RBDan HerronOhio State5-102124.524.66Notes: [Andy Hart] Boom is sort of a Sammy Morris, SPT type player. Not elite by any means. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

RBEdwin BakerMichigan State5-82044.494.53Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo*] No Comments.

RBTerrance GanawayBaylor5-112394.624.67Notes: [Andy Hart] Big. Power and between the tackles guy. Not much wiggle. [Erik Scalavino] . Reminds a bit of Sammy Morris, body/running wise; not much of a receiver, though [Paul Perillo] Finishes well; Between the tackles type; Not elusive but tough and strong.

RBDavin MeggettMaryland5-82114.564.53Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] . Son of Dave [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

RBBobby RaineyWestern Kentucky5-72084.49Notes: [Andy Hart] 700 Carries in two years. Short, small. College guy. Not electric enough. [Erik Scalavino] . Has some burst, but not an every-down back; limited receiver, blocker [Paul Perillo] Tough despite size; Another 3rd-down type; Good hands/elusiveness.

RBBrandon BoldenMississippi5-112224.524.66Notes: [Andy Hart] Upright runner. Pass catcher. Nothing special. NFL JAG. [Erik Scalavino] . Decisive hitting the hole; deceptively fast in open space; doesn't shy from contact; character a question mark [Paul Perillo] Not dynamic; upright style; Hits edge; Decent speed.RBMarc TylerUSC5-112194.594.76Notes: [Andy Hart] Well rounded talent. Catches bit. Lean build. More talent than producition in college. [Erik Scalavino . Strong, tough to bring down; keeps feet moving after contact; deceptively fast [Paul Perillo] Quick feet; Moves pile; Runds faster than time; Could be a sleeper.

RBLennon CreerLouisiana Tech5-112194.574.71Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

RBAdonis ThomasToledo5-101854.45Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

RBFoswhitt WhittkerTexas5-91934.49Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

RBJewel HamptonSouthern Illinois5-92184.55Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo*] No Comments.

RBDarrell ScottSouth Florida6-02314.484.73Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo*] No Comments.

RBLance DunbarNorth Texas5-82054.6Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

RBBryce BrownKansas State6-02204.52Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo*] No Comments.

RBMike BallNevada5-92064.65Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo*] No Comments.

RBJonas GrayNotre Dame5-10223Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

RBAlfred MorrisFlorida Atlantic5-102194.67Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.


FULLBACKS

Pos.RankPlayerSchoolHt.Wt.40Com
FB1Bradie EwingWisconsin6-02394.764.76
Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

FB2Chad DiehlClemson6-22574.72Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

FB3Evan RodriguezWest Virginia6-12394.674.58Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

FB4Cody JohnsonTexas5-112524.72Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

FB5Rhett EllisonUSC6-52504.76Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

THE REST:FBEmil IgwenaguUmass6-12494.734.83Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

FBBrad SmelleyAlabama6-22334.75Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

FBDrake DunsmoreNorthwestern6-22414.744.64Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

FBRyan HoustonNorth Carolina6-22454.82Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

FBTylor GentryNorth Carolina State6-12504.86Notes: [Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

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