Running Back Rankings
Rk Player School
Rating
1. Mikel LeShoure Illinois
91
2. Ryan Williams Virginia Tech
85
3. Mark Ingram Alabama
83
4. DeMarco Murray Oklahoma
--
5. Jordan Todman Connecticut
--
6. Shane Vereen California
--
7. Jacquizz Rodgers Oregon State
--
8. Daniel Thomas Kansas State
--
9. Jamie Harper Clemson
--
10. Delone Carter Syracuse
--
11. Kendall Hunter Oklahoma State
--
12. Taiwan Jones Eastern Washington
--
13. Bilal Powell Louisville
--
14. Stevan Ridley LSU
--
15. Dion Lewis Pittsburgh
--
16. John Clay Wisconsin
--
17. Noel Devine West Virginia
--
18. Roy Helu Nebraska
--
19. Evan Royster Penn State
--
20. Darren Evans Virginia tech
--
21. Da'Rel Scott Maryland
--
22. Vai Taua Nevada
--
23. Derrick Locke Kentucky
--
24. Anthony Allen Georgia Tech
--
25. Alex Green Hawaii
--
26. Damien Berry Miami FL
--
27. Allen Bradford USC
--
28. Baron Batch Texas Tech
--
29. Brandon Saine Ohio State
--
30. Armando Allen Notre Dame
--
31. Nic Grigsby Arizona
--
32. Graig Cooper Miami FL
--
33. Matt Asiata Utah
--
34. Mario Fannin Auburn
--
35. Joshua Nesbitt Georgia Tech
--

Mikel LeShoure RB Illinois #5

Ht: 6'0
Wt: 230
Strengths:
Powerful downhill runner. Big strong legs; able to push to pile. Breaks through arm tackles with ease. Gets up to full speed quickly. Hits the hole with a powerful burst. Decent speed for his size.
Weaknesses:
Not very elusive; he'll run over people, but he won't make them miss in the open field. Doesn't appear to have great vision; runs full speed ahead whether the hole is there or not. Limited experience as a receiver out of the backfield. Already comes with a decent amount of wear and tear; averaged 22.9 touches per game in 2010. Legitimate character concerns. Missed time in 2008 after breaking his jaw in a fight with a teammate. Suspended in 2009 for violating team rules.
Comments:
LeShoure is essentially Rashard Mendenhall 2.0. Like Mendenhall he burst onto the scene with a monster junior year and immediately turned pro. LeShoure's season was even more impressive than Mendenhall's due to the fact that he was really the only offensive weapon for the Illini. Defenses knew what was coming and he still averaged over six yards per carry. He lacks the agility and elusiveness to be considered an elite prospect, but is definitely starter material. He should be a productive NFL running back from day one, especially if he shares the workload with a smaller, faster running mate.


Google
 

All information on this site is copyright of DraftAce.com Any reproduction of any material on DraftAce.com is strictly prohibited. DraftAce.com is in no way affiliated with the NFL or NCAA. All logos are copyright of their respective teams and the NFL or NCAA. For official information about the NFL and the teams visit NFL.com This is an independent, opinion based website.

Please view our Privacy Policy.

Contact webmaster[at]draftace.com with any questions.