1. Ezekiel Elliot, Ohio State, 5-11 1/2 225: Elliot runs with great power and balance. He is patient at the line of scrimmage and is a traditional one cut runner who can pick his hole, accelerate and get into the second level. Elliot is a finisher in the open field. Once he’s loose, he’s gone. Elliot is a good blocker who has experience lead block for Ohio State’s quarterbacks. Squares up his target, fits into them and finishes. Elliot has good hands but he needs a little bit of work as a receiver. A no doubt top ten pick in my book.

2. Derrick Henry, Alabama, 6-2 1/2 247: Henry is a man! He is one of the biggest back I have ever scouted. Physical tackle to tackle runner who does a good job of getting small in the hole, keeping his legs going and pushing the pile. Henry has nifty feet in the second level. He can stick his foot in the ground, shake and make a defender miss. He has a second gear and he can finish runs, especially in plus territory. He has good hands and he doesn’t fight the ball. Decent route runner and blocker. Henry could be more physical considering how big he is. The miles on his body are a concern. I think he is ideally suited for a complementary role.

3. Devontae Booker, Utah, 5-11 219: Booker has good size and he is a one cut runner who can accelerate through the hole, get into the second level and separate. He runs with good vision and balance. Booker has that second gear teams look for. Despite the numbers he’s put up the last two years, Booker doesn’t have a lot of miles on his legs. He’s relatively fresh and he is certainly capable of being a number one running back. Booker is a good receiver who has soft hands but he needs to show more as a blocker. I think this kid is a day two talent.

4. Kenneth Dixon, Louisiana Tech, 5-11 215: The all-time leader in touchdowns in NCAA history. Dixon is a three down back who is a good runner and receiver. Dixon is a patient runner. He waits for the cut to open up and he hits it. Has good speed in the open field and can take runs the distance. Plus hands. Effective on screens and routes out of the backfield. Dixon is a complete back who is also a good blocker. He has a lot of carries on his body but he could be very good in a complementary role. Dixon is a day two talent in my opinion despite the heavy workload in college.

5. Jordan Howard, Indiana, 5-11 1/2 230: The former UAB running back is a big, strong running back who runs with good power and patience. Howard runs square to the line and he runs with good balance. Excellent vision. He see the cut back and takes it. Has played in either a one back system or the spread in college so he is used to running without a lead blocker. Howard is deceptively fast in the open field for a big back. Tough. He’s not afraid to stick his nose in there and push the pile. He needs work in pass pro but he is a good receiver. Howard should be gone by the third round but if he slips further, he would be a steal.

6. Kenyan Drake, Alabama, 6-0 1/2 210: The other guy at Alabama. Drake has first round athleticism but he is not a first round pick. Drake is a jack of all trades. He can run the ball, catch the ball and play special teams. He runs with good power and balance. Drake can separate in the open field and finish. He is effective on half back screens. He knows how to find openings and crease screen plays. Drake is a good all around receiver and he can block. He’ll more than likely be a complementary third down back in the NFL. Drake would be a superb pick early on day three.

7. C.J Procise, Notre Dame, 6-0 1/2 220: The former wide receiver burst on the scene last season for the Irish. Procise runs with good balance and power for a tall running back. He can make defenders miss in the open field and he has a third gear. Procise has plus hands and he is effective on half back screens. He doesn’t have a lot of carries on his body so he’s fresh. I think Procise can be a starter but he will more than likely get a chance to make a team as part of committee. I think he is a solid day three value.

8. Keith Marshall, Georgia, 5-11 1/2 219: Marshall burst on the scene at the combine but despite running a blazing forty time, he has an injury riddled resume. Marshall has good size and he’s explosive. He can separate in the open field and finish runs. He’s a good receiver who anticipates the ball and doesn’t fight it. Marshall is a below average blocker who doesn’t compete at times. He needs to be better in this area. I think Marshall would be a solid sixth or seventh round prospect. Given his injury history, I wouldn’t take him before that.

9. Alex Collins, Arkansas, 5-11 217: Despite being highly productive at Arkansas and putting up big numbers in a run first offense, Collins disappointed at the combine and his pro day. Collins is a big back who would be ideally suited to be part of a committee. He has a lot of carries on his frame. Collins runs hard between the tackles and he pushes the pile. He doesn’t necessarily have a second gear but he is deceptively fast in the open field. He’s a physical back that doesn’t avoid contact. He embraces it. Average blocker and receiver who needs to improve in that area. Going into last season, I thought Collins might be a day two prospect. Not anymore. He’ll be lucky to be drafted.

10. Daniel Lasco, California, 6-0 219: Lasco is a good player who is highly underrated. I think he has the potential to be a contributor as a second back. He doesn’t have a lot of carries on his frame. A powerful runner who can push the pile, Lasco has good feet and he runs with good balance and vision. Lasco is a good receiver who can be effective on screen plays and designed running back passing plays. He’s also a good blocker. If Lasco ends up playing in an offense that feature the running back, he has the potential to be a productive player at the next level.