Running Back Rankings
Rk Player School
Rating
1. Ryan Mathews Fresno State
90
2. C.J. Spiller Clemson
89
3. Toby Gerhart Stanford
87
4. Jonathan Dwyer Georgia Tech
85
5. Jahvid Best California
83
6. Dexter McCluster Mississippi
82
7. Montario Hardesty Tennessee
77
8. Lonyae Miller Fresno State
76
9. Ben Tate Auburn
75
10. Joe McKnight USC
74
11. James Starks Buffalo
69
12. Anthony Dixon Mississippi State
67
13. Charles Scott LSU
67
14. Deji Karim Southern Illinois
65
15. Joique Bell Wayne State
63
16. LeGarrette Blount Oregon
60
17. Andre Dixon Connecticut
57
18. Javarris James Miami FL
56
19. Curtis Steele Memphis
55
20. Keiland Williams LSU
52
21. Chris Brown Oklahoma
50
22. Pat Paschall North Dakota State
50
23. Keith Toston Oklahoma State
50
24. Darius Marshall Marshall
50
25. Brandon Minor Michigan
45
26. Shawnbrey McNeal SMU
45
27. Stafon Johnson USC
45
28. LaMarcus Coker Hampton
45
29. Carlos Brown Michigan
45
30. Christopher Ivory Tiffin
45
31. Dimitri Nance Arizona State
45
32. Andre Anderson Tulane
35
33. Alfonso Smith Kentucky
35
34. Jake Sharp Kansas
35
35. Matt Grothe South Florida
35
36. Michael Smith Arkansas
35
37. Trindon Holliday LSU
35
38. Brandon James Florida
35
39. DeMaundray Woolridge Idaho
35
40. Cordero Eason Mississippi
35

Ryan Mathews RB Fresno State #21

Ht: 5'11
Wt: 220

Strengths:
Burst onto the scene with a monster junior year in 2009. Prototypical size for a workhorse running back. Strong legs make him extremely difficult to bring down. Deceptively quick; has the ability to make would-be tacklers miss. Excellent blocking ability.
Weaknesses:
Has a long history of nagging injuries; a fairly serious concern for a physical running back. Missed time in 2009 with a concussion. Limited experience as a receiver out of the backfield. Hasn't faced much top competition.
Comments:
Mathews is built like a true feature back. However, concerns about his level of competition and his injury history will likely cause him to fall to at least the 2nd round. His physical running style translates well to the NFL game and makes him a candidate to be an instant-impact running back if given the chance to start from day one. He could end up being a Matt Forte-like steal in the 2nd round.


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