RUNNINGBACKS

Pros: Break tackle, contact balance, break away speed, acceleration 

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Cons: Pass pro, fumbles, between tackles, 3 down back?

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Archetype: Speed

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Comparison: Maurice Jones-Drew 

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Scouting Report: Jeanty is a very special player. He had a record breaking career, yet is an extremely humble guy off the field. He has big play speed and acceleration through the line, the ball carrier vision to find holes, and the ability to stay on his feet with incredible contact balance. He flashes the ability to be a three down back with his pass catching ability as well. His main issues of concern are: high tread on tires (720 in 3 seasons), pass pro, and can struggle in between the tackles at times. He’s on the smaller side, but height is not a huge concern with the RB position. Ultimately I like him as a mid to late 1st round pick, and if he tears it up at the combine and passes all the physicals, he can sneak into the top 10. 

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Pros: Strong runner, acceleration, durability, awareness, vision

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Cons: Break tackle, pass block, catching

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Archetype: 3 Down 

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Comparison: Ezekiel Elliot 

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Scouting Report: Judkins split time in the Ohio State Backfield so his numbers aren’t amazing, however watching his film he demonstrates elite qualities in a NFL back. He is a strong runner who isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder, but he can also change direction and use his elite ball carrier vision to find the holes in defenses. He also has good ball security, stamina, and a clear injury history to be a RB1. He sometimes has trouble breaking tackles inside the box, his pass blocking skills are a mystery, and while he can catch out of the backfield, it is not his strength. I like Judkins as a 1st round back as 1B to Ashton Jeantys 1A. 

Pros: Vision, agility, change of direction, break tackle

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Cons: Power, personality, scheme specific

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Archetype:3 Down

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Comparison: LeSean McCoy

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Scouting Report: Devin Neal is a human joystick that isn't getting the love he deserves around NFL draft boards. He has the ability to do great things with the football. His elusivenss is something I haven't see in a while. His biggest questions to me is his animated personality on the field may cause some yellow flags to be thrown. I think Devin Neal is worth a 2nd look and one of the best RBs in this class.  

Pros: Patient, tough runner, physical, size, catching

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Cons: Stiff hips, lacks elite speed, runs into mess

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Archetype: Power

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​Comparison: Zach Charbonnett

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Scouting Report: Omarion Hampton is a good looking RB that brings a down hill running style to an offense. He has great size, strength and acceleration to break through tackles. He is a viable receiving option, and shows promise as a pass blocker, making him a potential 3 down back. He doesn’t have that elite speed you look for at the NFL level, but his acceleration and long strides make up for that in the open space. His hips are tight making him not the most elusive back and his vision can get cloudy at times. Ultimately, I think Omarion Hampton is a solid RB prospect in this class and would fall in the later 1st or possibly day 2 based on his tape. 

Pros: Pass block, ball security, intangibles, awareness

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Cons: injury history, durability, change of direction

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Archetype: 3 Down 

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Comparison: Lamar Miller

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Scouting Report: Henderson is a north and south runner with a little bit of wiggle sprinkled on top. He is the definition of a 3 down back; he runs hard, catches out of the backfield and is the best pass blocking RB I have seen so far. His biggest concern will be passing his physicals and being healthy on the football field. If he does that he will have a really good chance to make an impact in the relatively short careers of NFL Running Backs. He should be picked up in the 2nd round or when a run on RBs starts happening later in the Draft. 

Pros: Speed and Acceleration, vision, change of direction and movement 

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Cons: Ball security, Run Strength, Scat back, 

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Archetype: Speed

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Comparison: Ray Rice 

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Scouting Report:  RJ Harvey might be small, but man is he fast. His ability to accelerate to the outside is and he has the long speed to take big runs to the house. He might be the most elusive back next to Devin Neal with his highlight reel plays. He shows good potential as a receiver too. The biggest weakness in his game is running between the tackles. He just doesn’t have the power or frame to be a power back. He also struggles with fumbles and his pass blocking is an enigma. Overall I like the big play potential and athletic traits of RJ Harvey and view him as a third down back that can come in and change of pace for the offense. He’s a day two pick in my opinion.