| Score | Overall |
| 92 | 6 |
| Position | Day |
| 1 | 1 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 92 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Height: | 5' 11" | Weight: | 215 lbs |
| Hands: | 9.75 | Arms: | 31.13 |
| 40 YD Dash: | 4.46 | 10 YD Split: | 1.52 |
| Vertical: | 37 | Broad: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 11" | Hands: | 9.75 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.46 |
| Weight: | 215 lbs | Arms: | 31.13 | 10 YD Split: | 1.52 |
| Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | 37 | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 11" | Hands: | 9.75 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.46 | Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 215 lbs | Arms: | 31.13 | 10 YD Split: | 1.52 | Vertical: | 37 | Shuttle: | -- |
Robinson, a top-ranked running back from Arizona, was a highly coveted 5-star recruit in the 2020 class. From the moment he stepped onto the field in Austin, it was clear that he had the talent and ability to become a star — he amassed 443 total yards and six touchdowns in just his final two games as a freshman at Texas. Robinson brings a rare combination of versatility and explosiveness to the table, and has the potential to single-handedly elevate a team's rushing attack while also adding a mismatch aspect to its passing game.
Elite athletic profile. Robinson is a freaky athlete who stands 6’0", 220 pounds. Starting with his elite short-area burst, Robinson can explode through holes at a moment's notice and also challenge the corner on outside runs. His top-tier long speed allows him to turn creases into home runs — he is capable of outrunning most defensive backs. Furthermore, Robinson has excellent lateral agility and elusiveness, allowing him to successfully jump gap to gap as holes become available, quickly address quick penetrators into the backfield, and make dynamic cuts in the zone run game. "Explosiveness” is an excellent word to summarize his physical ability.
Eagle-eye vision to produce excellent pace. Vision is one of Robinson’s most developed traits. At the moment of the snap, Robinson has the ability to quickly analyze the entire line of scrimmage, frontside to backside. This seemingly slows down time for him to properly influence his decision-making — he can either aggressively attack openings or play patiently when necessary. Robinson shows a natural feel for setting up pullers and blockers in space.
Ability to create beyond his blockers. Robinson plays with the requisite power to break tackles with force while also possessing a developed "move set" to make guys miss outright in the hole and the open field. Yards after contact and forced missed tackles will come easily for him.
Scheme versatility is a massive bonus. Robinson comes into the NFL having experience running the ball behind just about every blocking scheme, with relatively equal success between zone and man/gap concepts.
Plus player in the pass game. Robinson demonstrates high IQ in pass protection, quickly identifying free runners and blitzers. More importantly, Robinson can be a receiving weapon in the pass game. Starting with excellent hands, Robinson demonstrates above-average catching technique for a running back, as he routinely extends his hands away from the frame and plucks the ball out of the air. He has some ability to make minor adjustments to poorly thrown balls as well. Robinson’s route running, though with a limited route tree, appears to be crisp and precise. On a limited sample, Robinson was very productive catching passes when aligned in the slot or out wide.
Upright running stance exposes his legs. Any time a running back stands 6’0" tall or more, this inevitably becomes a concern, and Robinson is no different in this regard. Robinson does a good job of staying low and compact in the hole, but as he gets to the second level and hits full speed or starts to string moves together, he tends to find himself upright, exposing a decent-sized hit zone within his legs that could lead to injury risk.
Pass pro technique isn’t perfect. While Robinson often finds himself in the right place in pass pro, he has many reps where he loses anchor or fails to reroute rushers out of the quarterback's face. I would like to see him engage in blocks with more aggression and tenacity.
Ran a limited route tree at Texas. Robinson will need to develop a more sophisticated route tree in the NFL in order to maximize his value as a pass catcher. At Texas, most of his receptions came as the checkdown option or in the screen game.
Robinson is an elite prospect and is my top-rated running back prospect in this class. I would argue he is one of the best running back prospects of the past decade, with very few flaws in his game. Though I took into account the depressed position value of running backs, he still scored as a top-10 player for me overall and could be selected as such come draft day.
| Score | Overall |
| 87.1 | 27 |
| Position | Day |
| 2 | 2 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 87.1 | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| Height: | 5' 9" | Weight: | 199 lbs |
| Hands: | 9.25 | Arms: | 30.5 |
| 40 YD Dash: | 4.36 | 10 YD Split: | 1.52 |
| Vertical: | 33.5 | Broad: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 9" | Hands: | 9.25 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.36 |
| Weight: | 199 lbs | Arms: | 30.5 | 10 YD Split: | 1.52 |
| Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | 33.5 | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 9" | Hands: | 9.25 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.36 | Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 199 lbs | Arms: | 30.5 | 10 YD Split: | 1.52 | Vertical: | 33.5 | Shuttle: | -- |
Gibbs is a former consensus 5-star prospect out of Dalton, Georgia. He initially decided to stay close to home, where he played his first two seasons of college ball at Georgia Tech before transferring to Alabama for his junior — and final — season. Gibbs played only seven games his freshman year but made an immediate impact, producing over 100 yards of total offense in five of those seven games, and establishing himself as a weapon in the pass game. Gibbs profiles as a dual-threat running back who brings explosiveness and versatility to an offense.
Elite athletic profile. When it comes to athletic ability, Gibbs checks every box. His athleticism is the building block for his game, starting with his elite-level burst and acceleration, with which he can get to full speed in a hurry, often catching the defense by surprise. Between his burst and long speed, he has the ability to completely erode the angles of defenders and turn small creases into home runs. Gibbs also has tremendous lateral agility and quickness; his ability to string multiple cuts or moves together is video-game-like.
Dynamic, high IQ runner with good vision and pace. Gibbs maximizes that athletic profile with a great understanding of the blocking in front of him and the vision to get himself to the point of attack flawlessly. He addresses early penetrators quickly and usually doesn’t take unnecessary chances by bouncing runs. He presses the line of scrimmage with authority and sprinkles in some patience when needed. When in the open field, Gibbs does a great job setting defenders up by altering his pace before snapping them off with a move or his incredible burst. Ultimately, Gibbs creates plenty beyond his blockers.
Mismatch weapon in the pass game. In this deep RB class, separating guys can be difficult. That’s not the case for Gibbs, however, as he sets himself apart with an elite pass-catching skill set. Gibbs is a nightmare for linebackers and bigger/stiff-hipped safeties, as they have no chance of matching his quickness on option routes out of the backfield. With his ability to put his foot in the ground and go, simply getting him the ball in the flat on a flare route is problematic for defenses. He must be accounted for at all times.
Undeveloped in pass protection. To say Gibbs is a work in progress with pass protection would be an understatement. Gibbs will have his work cut out for him, shedding some bad habits and getting up to speed in this area if he wants to see the field early as a rookie. Some notable holes are his late identification of stunts and delayed blitzers. Other pass-pro problems I see on tape include bad technical habits where he often resorts to lunging at his target rather than moving his feet and setting the proper anchor. If his initial punch doesn’t work, he has shown no ability to recover.
Undersized. Likely too small to be a true bell cow. At roughly 200 pounds, Gibbs doesn’t have the size you look for in a traditional bell-cow back. While his play style should save him from taking too much abuse, I would be hard-pressed to believe a team would give him bell-cow-type workloads for extended stretches.
Ultimately there is just too much ability in Gibbs’ body to allow his deficiencies to become too much of a negative for me. His pass-game prowess is a math changer for offensive coordinators who know how to utilize his skill set. He scores as a solid Day-2 prospect whom I would be willing to draft sometime in the 2nd round.
| Score | Overall |
| 81.4 | 61 |
| Position | Day |
| 3 | 2 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 81.4 | 3 | 2 | 61 |
| Height: | 6' | Weight: | 214 lbs |
| Hands: | 9.88 | Arms: | 32 |
| 40 YD Dash: | 4.53 | 10 YD Split: | 1.54 |
| Vertical: | 37 | Broad: | 122 |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 6' | Hands: | 9.88 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.53 |
| Weight: | 214 lbs | Arms: | 32 | 10 YD Split: | 1.54 |
| Broad: | 122 | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | 37 | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 6' | Hands: | 9.88 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.53 | Broad: | 122 | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 214 lbs | Arms: | 32 | 10 YD Split: | 1.54 | Vertical: | 37 | Shuttle: | -- |
Charbonnet, from the football hotbed of Westlake Village, California, was a highly-touted recruit. He caught the attention of numerous college football powerhouses with his combination of size, speed, and strength, ultimately committing to Michigan. As a true freshman, Charbonnet scored 11 touchdowns in a committee role. After falling out of favor with the Michigan staff following his sophomore season, Charbonnet transferred to UCLA, where he earned two All-Pac 10 honors (2021, 2022) and was a unanimous AP All-American in 2022.
Ideal size and strength to be a volume runner. At 6’1" and over 220 pounds of chiseled granite, Charbonnet is the requisite size to be a feature back with heavy volume. To boot, his play style puts him on the right side of most physical exchanges as he runs with tremendous strength and power.
Runs with vision and excellent pace. Charbonnet presses the line of scrimmage with both authority and an understanding of pace. He has the discipline to back off the throttle when patience is needed to set up blockers or wait for a hole to develop.
Creates beyond his blockers. Charbonnet racks up yards after contact in bunches. He can force missed tackles with his strong running style or with his go-to move, a subtle yet powerful "shake." I have dubbed this move the “Charbonnet Shuffle,” as he used it consistently throughout his college career and likely will continue to do so in the NFL. His contact balance allows him to drag defenders after initial contact.
Plus player in the pass game makes him a "bell-cow" candidate. In the pass game, Charbonnet has adequate skills to be considered a three-down back. His hands are super reliable, and his ability to create on his own makes him a viable checkdown option.
Not a freaky athlete. While he is definitely not the most athletic guy in this class, I wouldn’t say he is a bad athlete by any means. However, he does lack the long speed to be a consistent home run hitter. I would classify Charbonnet’s burst/acceleration as good enough, but he does require some runway to get to top speed.
Pass-pro technique needs some cleaning up. In pass pro, he has shown to be a very willing blocker and seems to enjoy laying the wood when he can. His eagerness does come at the expense of proper technique, though, as he often finds himself out of position or getting overpowered by bigger defenders. It is worth noting, however, that he was tasked with some insane assignments at UCLA.
Gets upright when he gets to the second level. This is not uncommon for backs over 6 feet tall, but when he really opens up to hit top speed, he gets a little high, exposing his legs to defenders.
If you are in the market for a physical downhill runner who can punish defenders and finish runs with a pop, this is your guy. Charbonnet scores as a mid to late Day-2 prospect for me. His best fits would be on teams that prioritize early down running with a downhill style and feature heavy play action in the pass game.
| Score | Overall |
| 79.5 | 66 |
| Position | Day |
| 4 | 2 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 79.5 | 4 | 2 | 66 |
| Height: | 6' | Weight: | 219 lbs |
| Hands: | 9.63 | Arms: | 32 |
| 40 YD Dash: | 4.58 | 10 YD Split: | 1.52 |
| Vertical: | 31.5 | Broad: | 122 |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 6' | Hands: | 9.63 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.58 |
| Weight: | 219 lbs | Arms: | 32 | 10 YD Split: | 1.52 |
| Broad: | 122 | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | 31.5 | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 6' | Hands: | 9.63 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.58 | Broad: | 122 | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 219 lbs | Arms: | 32 | 10 YD Split: | 1.52 | Vertical: | 31.5 | Shuttle: | -- |
Johnson is a versatile running back from Port Neches, Texas. As a high school recruit, Johnson was rated as a four-star prospect and was one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the country, receiving offers from several high profile programs including Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, and Ohio State. Upon arriving at the University of Texas, he made the switch to running back and has been a consistent contributor to the Longhorns' offense. While he has primarily served as the backup to blue-chip prospect Bijan Robinson, Johnson has been super productive in his own right. Over the past two seasons, Johnson has averaged 6 yards a carry and over 4.5 yards after contact per carry (per PFF).
Prototype size and athleticism to be a high-volume player. When it comes to physical traits, Johnson is pretty close to the total package. He has a large frame at over 6’2 and 220 pounds and has great burst with adequate long speed. The size, burst, and power blend is definitely Johnson’s calling card.
Downhill runner who punishes defenders. Johnson is at his best handing out beatings to defenders, as you would expect for a guy with his size. He does not shy away from contact and finishes runs with authority. He also has the ability to make explosive cuts and break tackles. Whether he breaks a tackle or not, though, Johnson has phenomenal contact balance and is going to fall forward and/or generate yards beyond his blocking.
High IQ runner with good vision. Like his backfield mate Robinson, Johnson has a great feel for when to press the line of scrimmage and when patience is needed to set up his blockers. The diversity of the Texas run scheme, a scheme that implements both zone and gap with plenty of concepts featuring pulling blockers, really helps these guys develop high-level vision.
Lateral quickness isn’t great. When he gets moving, he has the ability to make violent cuts, but for the most part, this isn’t going to be a guy who can string together multiple linear moves at a time. He occasionally can get caught in the backfield with an early penetrator and will be left with few options other than trying to play through them.
Pass game ability is a question mark at this point. In the very limited reps we get to see Johnson catch a football, the catching part looks natural. However, in those reps we also get almost no route diversity or high-level route running. He has functioned almost exclusively in the dump-off/checkdown role with the occasional screen. In pass protection, his large frame, long arms, and aggressiveness really aid him in delivering blows and winning one-on-ones, but the lack of experience is a cause for concern for how well he sees and understands blitzes and stunts.
Pad level gets too high at times. You could basically write this statement for every running back over 6 feet tall, and it is definitely true for Johnson.
Johnson is one of the more interesting prospects in this Draft, as he played in a backup/committee role almost his entire career. If the player ahead of him were anyone other than Bijan Robinson this would be cause for concern, but given that fact, I am comfortable not overthinking this. Ultimately, Johnson’s low mileage could actually be attractive for teams. For me, I see Johnson fitting any team that wants to prioritize a downhill, aggressive run scheme with heavy play action in the pass game. While he is somewhat landing-spot dependent, he scores as a mid day-2 player for me and is in the second tier of RBs in this class, including Jahmyr Gibbs, Zach Charbonnet, and Kenny McIntosh.
| Score | Overall |
| 79.4 | 68 |
| Position | Day |
| 5 | 2 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 79.4 | 5 | 2 | 68 |
| Height: | 5' 9 1/2" | Weight: | 201 lbs |
| Hands: | 10 | Arms: | 30.75 |
| 40 YD Dash: | -- | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Vertical: | 39 | Broad: | 125 |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 9 1/2" | Hands: | 10 | 40 YD Dash: | -- |
| Weight: | 201 lbs | Arms: | 30.75 | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Broad: | 125 | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | 39 | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 9 1/2" | Hands: | 10 | 40 YD Dash: | -- | Broad: | 125 | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 201 lbs | Arms: | 30.75 | 10 YD Split: | -- | Vertical: | 39 | Shuttle: | -- |
Hailing from Ponchatoula, Louisiana, Spears was a highly sought-after prospect in high school and eventually chose to stay close to home to play for the Green Wave. In his college career, Spears made a name for himself as one of the most dynamic runners in the AAC, earning first-team All-AAC honors in 2022 and being named the AAC Offensive Player of the Year in the same season after putting over 1,800 yards of offense and 21 TDs.
Racks up explosive runs with a combination of acceleration, speed, and vision. Spears possesses this deadly trio when put together on the field. Spears has fantastic burst and legit pull-away speed that marries with good vision to help him constantly hit big plays. It seemed like nearly every fourth carry for him was a big run.
Creative runner with a variety of moves and good contact balance. Spears has an impressive combination of twitch and flexibility, making him a nightmare to track in the open field. He is capable of stringing together jukes and jump cuts while altering his tempo, leaving defenders guessing what he will do next. There are examples of him getting out of crazy situations where he is outnumbered 4-to-1.
Pass game asset. Spears did not get a lot of opportunity in the pass game while at Tulane, but the reps he did get are very nice. He also was a standout during Senior Bowl practices running routes and catching the football. Spears applies many of the same traits that make him a great runner to his route running. On option routes, he has the quickness and body control to set defenders up going one way only to snap the route off the other direction generating big separation and oftentimes leaving defenders stumped as to his whereabouts.
Ball security is a plus. Despite his smaller frame, he has only fumbled the ball twice over the past two years.
Smallish build for a guy you want touching the ball in volume. Size and raw power are definitely not part of Spears’ game, though I was pleased with his weight of 204 pounds during Senior Bowl week. He is big enough to be a major part of an offense but probably not quite big enough to ever be a bell cow or more than the large side of a 65/35 timeshare.
Some noticeable issues in pass protection. Spears is by no means "bad" in pass protection, but he definitely has some things to get better at. Firstly, sometimes he misplaces his eyes and fails to identify free rushers. It's not super common, but nothing frustrates QBs more than taking hits from unblocked defenders when you have the right protection called. Additionally, Spears initiates contact with a really heavy punch that isn’t always accurate or even good enough to displace a rusher. He could do a better job of setting anchor and increasing the accuracy of his strike.
Spears has one of the cleaner profiles of running backs in this class. With few drawbacks to his game, the only real potential obstacle standing in the way of a team investing a high pick into him is the small school bias of playing at Tulane. Even so, he scores as a late day-2 pick for me, joining a cluster of really solid running backs. He brings explosive playmaking ability in both the run and pass game.
| Score | Overall |
| 77.2 | 85 |
| Position | Day |
| 6 | 2 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 77.2 | 6 | 2 | 85 |
| Height: | 5' 11 1/2" | Weight: | 210 lbs |
| Hands: | 9.5 | Arms: | 32 |
| 40 YD Dash: | 4.56 | 10 YD Split: | 1.54 |
| Vertical: | 32.5 | Broad: | 119 |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 11 1/2" | Hands: | 9.5 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.56 |
| Weight: | 210 lbs | Arms: | 32 | 10 YD Split: | 1.54 |
| Broad: | 119 | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | 32.5 | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 11 1/2" | Hands: | 9.5 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.56 | Broad: | 119 | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 210 lbs | Arms: | 32 | 10 YD Split: | 1.54 | Vertical: | 32.5 | Shuttle: | -- |
Bigsby is a former 5-star recruit from LaGrange, Georgia. He was one of the most highly touted players in the 2020 recruiting class and had offers from just about every major program, but decided Auburn would be where he played his college ball. As a freshman in 2020, he burst onto the scene and quickly established himself as one of the SEC's top running backs, earning 2nd team All-SEC honors. In his three years at Auburn, he amassed almost 3000 yards on the ground and 25 touchdowns while leading his team in rushing in all three seasons.
Vicious cutting ability with elite short-area quickness. There is not a back in this class who has the cutting ability Bigsby has. He can easily plant his foot in the ground and explode in the opposite direction while running full speed, sometimes looking like he teleports from one spot to another and routinely leaving defenders grasping at air. Once he receives the handoff and begins to press the line of scrimmage, he has the quickness to make adjustments on the fly, avoiding early penetrators or jumping from gap to gap.
Excellent burst that matches play speed. He can get to top speed in a hurry, sometimes from a stop, which matches his mentality of running all out on every single touch.
Creates beyond his blockers. You would be hard-pressed to find a back in this class who was responsible for creating more of his own yards than Bigsby. He plays with good power and physicality and also forces missed tackles in bunches with that nasty cutting ability and quickness. He understands how to set defenders up and get favorable angles, so they almost never get clean shots on him. I would call him "slippery."
NFL size and body. Bigsby has ideal height and weight with a very muscular frame — the prototypical size for a modern-day starting running back with a workhorse-type role.
Lack of breakaway speed. For a guy with an otherwise explosive athletic profile, Bigsby sure lacks the top gear necessary to be a home-run hitter. While that’s not the end of the world for a running back, it does lower his ceiling a bit.
Consistency was not always there. While it can’t be understated how bad the Auburn offensive line was in his time there, it is still concerning that Bigsby would completely disappear at times. For example, he turned in five straight games of 51 yards or fewer in 2022. The OL excuse only goes so far, especially at the college level, and one thing we see from Bigsby is a need to improve his vision.
Lack of production in the pass game. This isn’t a situation where he was being taken off the field in pass down situations either — in fact, he caught more passes the past two seasons than Bijan Robinson did, but had about half the yards and scored a total of 0 touchdowns on receptions.
Bigsby has a very impressive early-down skill set that projects very well to the NFL. He is a guy who can play early as a rookie in that early-down workhorse role. He needs to develop in the pass game and become a more consistent player, but the traits present give him a lot to work with. He scores as a firm day-2 running back for me, and I am most comfortable selecting him early in the third round.
| Score | Overall |
| 76.9 | 87 |
| Position | Day |
| 7 | 2 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 76.9 | 7 | 2 | 87 |
| Height: | 5' 10" | Weight: | 216 lbs |
| Hands: | 8.25 | Arms: | 32 |
| 40 YD Dash: | -- | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Vertical: | -- | Broad: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 10" | Hands: | 8.25 | 40 YD Dash: | -- |
| Weight: | 216 lbs | Arms: | 32 | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 10" | Hands: | 8.25 | 40 YD Dash: | -- | Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 216 lbs | Arms: | 32 | 10 YD Split: | -- | Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
As a high school recruit out of Brooklyn, New York, Abanikanda was a 3-star prospect who impressed recruiters with his speed and agility. In his college football career at Pittsburgh, Abanikanda quickly established himself as a top performer, culminating in a standout 2022 season where he was named 1st team All-American and 1st team All-ACC after putting up nearly 1600 total yards and 21 TDs.
Great blend of power and explosive running style. Abanikanda can definitely operate in a "grind it out" role as a downhill physical running back who finishes runs extremely well. But unlike most players in this role, he brings an explosive, big-play element to an offense with his breakaway speed. He has the ability to run away from cornerbacks in the open field. With most NFL teams prioritizing “explosives,” he is a great fit as he racks up the long runs.
Vision, burst, and yards beyond his blockers. Abanikanda checks the three big boxes for RBs. His burst is so good that he really eliminates the need for a runway, so much so he was often utilized in these ridiculous shallow-depth formations with his quarterback under center and looked great doing it. His vision is a very underrated part of his game and probably gets overlooked as "good execution." What excites me most about his vision is his ability to deceive gap peekers in tight spaces with his body language, forcing gap commitment, to then quickly cut and explode into the now vacated gap. Lastly, Abanikanda runs extremely hard and has a physical style that leads to running through arm tackles and dragging defenders for extra yards.
Breakaway speed. He has the top gear to outright run away from defenders in the open field. There are multiple runs on tape where Abanikanda breaks the will of those in pursuit to just stop chasing him.
Special teams ability as a kick returner. He might not be someone you want operating as a kick returner full time, but he does have experience and good production doing so at the college level. This offers teams some potential utility.
Lack of make-you-miss moves and general elusiveness. A massive chunk of Abanikanda’s forced missed tackles come via absorbing contact and playing through defenders with physicality. While he has the ability to produce violent cuts, he seems to lack lateral quickness and doesn’t set up defenders in the open field to use his cutting ability to make guys miss. He pretty clearly doesn’t have a go-to "make-guys-miss" move.
Brutal in pass protection. Abanikanda basically has no refined skills when it comes to keeping his quarterback clean. He often misdiagnoses free rushers leading to defenders getting clean hits on his QB and completely disrupting plays. When he does get the opportunity to engage, you see him fail to set proper anchor and reroute rushers away from the quarterback. Also has reps on which he outright misses cut blocks.
Needs to develop more as a receiver. While I don’t think his hands are awful, Abanikanda doesn’t always catch the ball cleanly, allowing it to get into his body, which disrupts timing and prevents him from maximizing RAC, an area he SHOULD excel in given his acceleration, vision, and general movement skills. He also doesn’t have a developed route tree, as most of his targets were of the checkdown or screen variety.
Abanikanda is a highly talented, physical runner with a great athletic profile. He profiles for me as an early down back until he develops his skills in the pass game. These pass-game deficiencies are definitely concerning, as they limit his value at a position that already doesn’t carry a ton. Run-heavy teams like Atlanta or Tennessee will definitely get the most out of him. For me, he scores as a player right on the edge of that late Day-2 to early Day-3 part of the draft, but I could see him being drafted earlier given his A+ physical traits.
| Score | Overall |
| 75.5 | 98 |
| Position | Day |
| 8 | 2 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 75.5 | 8 | 2 | 98 |
| Height: | 5' 11" | Weight: | 215 lbs |
| Hands: | 9.38 | Arms: | 32.38 |
| 40 YD Dash: | -- | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Vertical: | -- | Broad: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 11" | Hands: | 9.38 | 40 YD Dash: | -- |
| Weight: | 215 lbs | Arms: | 32.38 | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 11" | Hands: | 9.38 | 40 YD Dash: | -- | Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 215 lbs | Arms: | 32.38 | 10 YD Split: | -- | Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
From Houston, Texas, Miller was a highly sought-after recruit in high school, ultimately choosing TCU to continue his football career. In his college career, Miller made a name for himself with his physical running style. His impressive performances in the Big 12 earned him the honor of being named 1st-team All-Big 12 in 2022, a season in which he enjoyed a breakout season, totaling 1,399 rushing yards and 17 rushing touchdowns.
Creates yards beyond his blockers in bunches. The name of Miller’s game is contact balance. Miller has the balance to bounce off tacklers and maintain good speed while doing so. He consistently fights through wrap-ups around his legs to shake guys off of him. Miller forced missed tackles at an incredible rate in college, and he did it with an old-school north-south style that features quick cuts and balance rather than the typical bruising style a player of his stature generally plays with. I see a lot of Joe Mixon in his running style.
Top-notch vision and instincts. It's one thing to read blocks well, it's another to be able to play with the tempo and patience to set blocks up, and Miller does just that. Offensive lines will love blocking for him, as he rarely compromises their angles.
Very good burst and ability to make disruptive cuts. Miller’s acceleration is probably as good as you are going to get for a player without good top speed. He also has good body control, which allows him to stop quickly, giving him a pretty lethal combo, especially for his size. This burst, along with a good bit of flexibility, allows him to string together cuts that disrupt defenders' angles. It seems like he almost never gets hit square.
Not an elite athlete. While the burst is good, he lacks top-end speed and isn’t going to be overly elusive inside of a phone booth. Miller will need a perfect set of circumstances to hit 50+ yard runs.
Can be a little too patient at times. It's not super often, but once in a while, he slows his feet a little too much when behind the line of scrimmage, which is a big-time no-no in the NFL.
Virtually no production in the pass game. Never had more than 16 catches in a season, and even after the departure of Zach Evans, his receiving production didn’t really go up. While he looks like a natural hands catcher and RAC threat in the limited sample we get, it's worth wondering why he never got the opportunity to be a pass-game contributor.
Here’s the bottom line: Miller forced missed tackles at an elite rate in college. With his size and skill set, it's easy to project more of the same at the NFL level, which makes him an attractive target to me for teams looking for an early-down contributor. He scores as a late Day-2 pick for me and has upside if he can develop in the pass game.
| Score | Overall |
| 75.1 | 93 |
| Position | Day |
| 8 | 2 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 75.1 | 8 | 2 | 93 |
| Height: | 5' 8 1/2" | Weight: | 188 lbs |
| Hands: | 8.5 | Arms: | 29 |
| 40 YD Dash: | 4.32 | 10 YD Split: | 1.51 |
| Vertical: | 33 | Broad: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 8 1/2" | Hands: | 8.5 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.32 |
| Weight: | 188 lbs | Arms: | 29 | 10 YD Split: | 1.51 |
| Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | 33 | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 8 1/2" | Hands: | 8.5 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.32 | Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 188 lbs | Arms: | 29 | 10 YD Split: | 1.51 | Vertical: | 33 | Shuttle: | -- |
Hailing from Missouri City, Texas, Achane was a highly recruited prospect coming out of high school. At Texas A&M, Achane was a two-sport athlete, running track in conjunction with playing football. In his most recent track season, he ran a 10.18 100m sprint which is a number to indicate he’ll immediately be one of the fastest players in the NFL. Achane broke out in his sophomore season of football, in which he put up over 1,100 total yards and 10 touchdowns. As a junior in 2022, Achane was even more productive, earning 1st team All-SEC honors.
Speed! By football standards, Achane has world-class speed. The fact that he was still competing in track and field as of spring 2022 is just a testament to how fast this guy is. His speed is the foundational trait of his game. Everything he does starts and ends there, and any time you get Achane the ball in space, he is a threat to take it the distance. He’s not just long fast — he has the 0-60 acceleration of a Lambo.
Body control and shiftiness. Achane’s small, compact frame helps him keep his body under control at all times. This allows him to stop on a dime or string together quick-twitch moves and explosive cuts without losing a whole lot of speed.
Versatility in the pass game. Achane profiles as a player who can play from the slot and be a weapon in the pass game. Mismatches are the name of the game when passing in the NFL, and Achane allows teams to get 1-on-1s with linebackers or forces them to change their personnel groupings outright. I wish Achane would have gotten more work in this regard at Texas A&M, but what we do see is an elite skill set running routes and catching the football, plus we know what happens if gets loose in the open field.
Tiny build. Will not be a volume player in the NFL. As exciting as Achane is, there is a sobering reality with his game in that he will likely never be a guy who gets significant volume as a running back. I would be open to a position change for him, moving him into a slot receiver role full-time. The reality is, though, that position changes in the NFL are rare, and it could add on a lengthy transition period for him to acclimate to the NFL game.
No power element to his game whatsoever. Achane’s size limits him as a runner on inside runs. Even with favorable box counts, Achane is a liability on inside runs because it doesn’t take much stopping power to put him down. He won’t survive contact on wrap-ups and arm tackles. To be fair to Achane, he does have a good bit of contact balance, and is capable of bouncing off of tackle attempts with poor form and no wrap.
Liability as a pass blocker. This is going to feel like a triple down on Achane’s size, but it is the unfortunate reality. Achane does not have the ability to set anchor against free rushers and redirect. He is pretty much limited to offering chip help for his tackles. The question becomes: how much does this actually matter? To me, it doesn’t really. Anytime I am putting Achane on the field, it is to involve him in the pass concept. I am going to use a lot of motion and empty sets to keep the defense off balance and prioritize getting the ball out quickly.
Achane is a polarizing prospect with A+ ability in the pass game, open-field elusiveness, and extreme levels of explosiveness, yet he is capped as a runner by his tiny size and lack of power. While I feel like he is playing the wrong position, he still provides value as a pass catcher. Teams will have to juxtapose his ability in the pass game to the hard fact that he will never be a high-volume running back in order to make a decision on where he fits in this draft. For me, he scores right at the end of that day-2 to early day-3 breaking point.
| Score | Overall |
| 74.4 | 102 |
| Position | Day |
| 11 | 3 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 74.4 | 11 | 3 | 102 |
| Height: | 5' 9 1/2" | Weight: | 209 lbs |
| Hands: | 10 | Arms: | 31 |
| 40 YD Dash: | 4.43 | 10 YD Split: | 1.53 |
| Vertical: | 40 | Broad: | 127 |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 9 1/2" | Hands: | 10 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.43 |
| Weight: | 209 lbs | Arms: | 31 | 10 YD Split: | 1.53 |
| Broad: | 127 | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | 40 | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 9 1/2" | Hands: | 10 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.43 | Broad: | 127 | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 209 lbs | Arms: | 31 | 10 YD Split: | 1.53 | Vertical: | 40 | Shuttle: | -- |
After being born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Brown’s family moved to Bradenton, Florida. He played high school football at St. Stephen’s Episcopal. Brown was a three-star recruit coming out of high school and passed on multiple Power-5 offers to attend Western Michigan. After one season in Kalamazoo, Brown transferred to Illinois to join his identical twin brother Sydney. In his college career, Brown emerged as a key player for the Fighting Illini, with his best season coming in 2022 when he was named a finalist for the Doak Walker Award and won the Jon Cornish Trophy as the top Canadian player in college football. Brown also earned 2nd-team All-Big Ten honors in 2022 and 3rd team All-Big Ten honors in 2021.
Linear explosiveness is through the roof. Brown has a fantastic blend of acceleration and top-end speed. He can easily challenge the corner and pile up long runs and is a threat to take every run to the house. In the open field, he destroys pursuit angles and has legit breakaway speed to almost never get caught from behind.
Well built lower half with monster thighs. He has the build of a track athlete, with most of his weight being carried in his legs. In tight spaces, defenders bounce off of his thighs.
Light on his feet. Can make both violent and subtle cuts while running full speed and has an excellent "shuffle cut" that freezes and forces defenders off balance in the open field.
Can pick up easy yards in the pass game… especially against zone coverages in check and release situations. His burst and speed allow him to quickly get upfield after securing the ball. Brown is also a candidate to cook linebackers in man coverage on wheel routes.
Proven durability over stretches of extreme volume. Availability is a very underrated skill in the NFL, and Brown checks all the boxes in this regard. In 2022, he nearly averaged 30 touches a game (29.5) and didn’t miss any time whatsoever. He is clearly a well-conditioned athlete with good flexibility and has mastered the art of not taking a lot of hits.
Despite prototypical size, he’s not a guy who's going to play behind his pads. Brown can be frustrating to watch — despite his big, powerful legs, he almost refuses to let his pads do the talking. He won’t generate yards after contact in this way. Gaining tough yards in the middle of the field or short-yardage situations won’t be his strong suit.
Gets really bounce-happy and prefers space over contact, even when detrimental. To a fault, Brown relentlessly looks for space to run to, often unnecessarily bouncing runs outside when there are gains to be had within the called concept/point of attack. He relies too heavily on his speed to make plays, and sometimes it will cost him.
Needs to improve pass protection technique. While he is definitely a willing blocker, he doesn’t really have a punch. He allows defenders to get right into his chest and knock him backwards, greatly reducing the space his QB has to work with. He has taken a beating in pass pro reps in this regard.
Brown is a true speedster who profiles as a rotational back with upside. In the right scheme, like a Shanahan-tree, outside-zone-heavy offense, Brown definitely has a chance to be a lead back. He will have to clean some stuff up, though, and get tougher as a runner to be trusted with that kind of volume at the NFL level. He scores as an early day-3 pick for me.
| Score | Overall |
| 74.2 | 113 |
| Position | Day |
| 11 | 3 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 74.2 | 11 | 3 | 113 |
| Height: | 5' 10" | Weight: | 202 lbs |
| Hands: | 10.25 | Arms: | 31.63 |
| 40 YD Dash: | -- | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Vertical: | -- | Broad: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 10" | Hands: | 10.25 | 40 YD Dash: | -- |
| Weight: | 202 lbs | Arms: | 31.63 | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 10" | Hands: | 10.25 | 40 YD Dash: | -- | Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 202 lbs | Arms: | 31.63 | 10 YD Split: | -- | Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
Evans was a 5-star recruit and one of the top high school prospects in the country during the 2020 cycle. Playing his high school ball at North Shore in Houston, Texas, he received numerous accolades, including being named a USA Today High School All-American. After initially committing to Georgia, Evans eventually ended up at TCU, where he made an immediate impact as a freshman. After feeling underutilized and sharing a backfield with fellow 2023 prospect Kendre Miller for two seasons, Evans transferred to Ole Miss for his junior campaign, where he had a career year in notching over 1,000 total yards and 10 touchdowns.
Plays with good physicality and pad level. Evans thrives when getting his pads north and south and handing out punishment. I love the way he finishes runs and refuses to go down easy. This should translate to a high rate of successful short-yardage conversions at the next level.
Great burst and acceleration. He has the ability to get on the horse quickly and hits the hole with intentionality. Between his acceleration and top speed, he easily threatens the corner and can break opposing defenders' attack angles.
Good size and speed combination. Has impressive long speed for his size. Evans is fast enough to be a home run hitter if given a crease or after making a guy miss at the second level.
Capable of making disruptive cuts. You see his ability to make twitchy cuts pop in two ways. In both the TCU and Ole Miss zone-heavy schemes, he routinely demonstrated the ability to slam his foot into the ground and quickly cut at a sharp angle when an opening presented itself. Furthermore, when he is in the open field, he utilizes his cutting ability while moving linearly to disrupt the angles of defenders or outright make them miss.
Most of his production came on zone concepts and favorable box counts. Evans played in two spread offenses that utilized extreme tempo and heavy zone concepts. He was the beneficiary of very light boxes at times, giving him tons of space to operate and getting him into winnable 1-on-1 situations in the hole. I would also be curious to see how his vision translates to gap schemes and play designs featuring pullers.
Basically no skills in the pass game at this point. Evans caught just 30 passes over the course of his college career and was almost never asked to pass-protect. This is a major unknown at this point and suggests a lagging skill set.
Evans joins a pretty deep list of running backs in this class who score as day-3 prospects for me, but he still has attractive elements to his game. His early-down prowess as a runner certainly makes him a viable contributor to a team, while his completely underdeveloped skills in the pass game could limit his opportunity.
| Score | Overall |
| 74 | 117 |
| Position | Day |
| 12 | 3 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 74 | 12 | 3 | 117 |
| Height: | 5' 10" | Weight: | 209 lbs |
| Hands: | 9.25 | Arms: | 30.63 |
| 40 YD Dash: | 4.47 | 10 YD Split: | 1.53 |
| Vertical: | 37 | Broad: | 123 |
| Shuttle: | 4.38 | Cone: | 6.9 |
| Height: | 5' 10" | Hands: | 9.25 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.47 |
| Weight: | 209 lbs | Arms: | 30.63 | 10 YD Split: | 1.53 |
| Broad: | 123 | Cone: | 6.9 | ||
| Vertical: | 37 | Shuttle: | 4.38 |
| Height: | 5' 10" | Hands: | 9.25 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.47 | Broad: | 123 | Cone: | 6.9 |
| Weight: | 209 lbs | Arms: | 30.63 | 10 YD Split: | 1.53 | Vertical: | 37 | Shuttle: | 4.38 |
Hull was a 3-star prospect coming out Maple Grove High School in Minnesota, where he rushed for over 2,000 yards and 21 touchdowns in his senior year but, perhaps more impressively, was an academic standout. This led to six Ivy League schools making offers for Hull to play football for them. But he had dreams of bigger football competition, and signed on to play at the academically inclined Northwestern University, one of just two Power 5 schools to offer him a scholarship. After just 77 touches combined in his first two seasons at Northwestern, Hull started his final 24 games for the Wildcats, amassing over 2700 total yards and 16 TDs.
Plus vision gets him in the right place most of the time. Vision is the only premium trait Hull performs at a higher level than average. Hull does a good job quickly snapshotting the line of scrimmage and processing information quickly. He plays with good tempo and understands how to utilize feints and jab steps to force gap commitments when pressing the line of scrimmage, usually maximizing his blocking.
Long speed is good enough. While Hull doesn’t have the most impressive top gear, he has more than enough juice to make defenses pay for blown assignments. I would call him an opportunistic home-run hitter who is "daylight-dependent." He also has the requisite speed to challenge the corner on toss plays or stretch zone. I would not say he has the speed to break pursuit angles, however, and his speed won’t create for him.
Productive player, especially in the pass game. In the run game, Hull lacked the efficiency of a typical college running back with his success, as a lot of his production was propped up by volume. However, in the pass game, he had both efficiency and volume working in his favor. He led all FBS running backs in receptions as a senior. This is where Hull really thrives. He has great hands and is a good route runner for the position. He is capable of doing more than just being involved in the checkdown and screen game. Hull should see a steady diet of option routes and angle routes in the NFL.
NFL-ready body pairs with a physical play style. Hull has a chiseled body with good size. He runs hard and isn’t afraid of contact and letting his pads talk. While he isn’t going to generate a lot of yards after contact, he’s also not a player who will get blown back by strong blows either. He will fall forward most of the time.
Not someone who will create much beyond his blockers. Hull doesn’t have any make-you-miss moves to speak of and is pretty limited from a lateral movement standpoint. While he runs hard and plays with good physicality, he doesn’t break a lot of tackles that way. If left to create for himself, he isn’t a consistent threat to go the distance from far out.
One speed runner with limited start and stop ability. From the mesh point until the end of the play, Hull runs one speed throughout. He doesn’t really alter tempo situationally and makes his movements in the open field very predictable. He is a heavy leaner and lacks start/stop ability. All of his explosive movements are of the linear variety.
Unfortunately didn’t play much on special teams. For a guy who just doesn’t do one thing overly well, you would have liked to see him get a ton of reps on special teams to help secure a roster spot. This was not the case for Hull.
Hull is a running back without any standout traits or skills to hang his hat on or set him apart as a runner. He does, however, offer plus value in the pass game. He is the quintessential mid to late-round running back prospect who does everything average to slightly above average and without having any major deficiencies. If Hull can develop on special teams, I could see him getting on the field in Year 1. Hull initially profiles as a rotational back and/or solid backup worthy of an early day 3 selection with a chance to develop into more. Officially he scores as a Round 4 pick for me, and I could see a team taking a chance on him slightly earlier than that. Stylistically, I see shades of Jamaal Williams when watching him, although Hull has more big-play potential.
| Score | Overall |
| 73.9 | 120 |
| Position | Day |
| 13 | 3 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 73.9 | 13 | 3 | 120 |
| Height: | 6' | Weight: | 204 lbs |
| Hands: | 9 | Arms: | 30.5 |
| 40 YD Dash: | 4.62 | 10 YD Split: | 1.54 |
| Vertical: | -- | Broad: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 6' | Hands: | 9 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.62 |
| Weight: | 204 lbs | Arms: | 30.5 | 10 YD Split: | 1.54 |
| Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 6' | Hands: | 9 | 40 YD Dash: | 4.62 | Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 204 lbs | Arms: | 30.5 | 10 YD Split: | 1.54 | Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
McIntosh is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida native who played his college ball at the University of Georgia. McIntosh was a highly recruited 4-star prospect out of high school. In his four years with the Bulldogs, McIntosh established himself as a reliable and versatile back. McIntosh didn’t have a major opportunity for touches until his senior season, when he broke out as part of a 3-way timeshare, totaling over 1300 total yards and 12 touchdowns.
Big-time player in the pass game. McIntosh is an excellent route runner with great hands. He generates easy separation and can even run vertical routes. He provides his offense a math-changing component as a receiver and has an incredible reel crushing linebackers deep on wheel routes, including some big-time names in this year’s draft. He also has the positional versatility and chops to play in the slot or flexed out, especially from empty sets.
He is a good athlete with deceptively quick feet. Long-legged RBs tend to struggle with foot speed and chaining quick disruptive cuts together. McIntosh is not one of these guys, though, as he does those things very well, making him very elusive. He can make defenders miss in a phone booth.
Good size/burst combo. At nearly 6 feet tall and 210 pounds, McIntosh definitely has the size to be a high-volume workhorse type of player. He is probably not bell-cow size at this point in time, but he has good size and length with a little room to fill his frame out. I would say he has just average long speed and explosiveness for that size as well. But his burst, however, seems very good at times but is weirdly inconsistent. Once in a while, he looks stuck in the mud, which could be his long strides deceiving my eyes, but it seems noticeable.
Lack of experience as a runner. McIntosh has fewer than 300 career carries in four years of college ball and he never had more than 149 in a season. The lack of experience shows itself with inconsistent vision and pace. He will occasionally pass up small holes and bounce a run outside or cut back opposite field, trying to force a big play. He will need to play with more discipline at the next level and be willing to stick within the design of the play. His lack of opportunity also raises a big question: why did he not get those touches?
Lack of power and contact balance. McIntosh is a tall, long-legged runner with an upright running style that lends to an overall lack of power. McIntosh also avoids contact at times and isn’t always willing to lower his pad level and keep his legs churning to gain extra yards situationally. I would like to see him try to run away from defenders less and use his quick feet to set up favorable angles for him to run through arm tackles more.
McIntosh is an interesting player in this running back group as he is one of the few backs who truly offers an every-down skillset. While he has work to do as a runner, all of the physical traits are there. What he offers in the pass game as a receiver is super valuable and not a skill set many of these running backs have. He scores, officially, as an early day-3 player for me.
| Score | Overall |
| 71.9 | 142 |
| Position | Day |
| 14 | 3 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 71.9 | 14 | 3 | 142 |
| Height: | 5' 10" | Weight: | 209 lbs |
| Hands: | 9.5 | Arms: | 30.63 |
| 40 YD Dash: | -- | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Vertical: | -- | Broad: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 10" | Hands: | 9.5 | 40 YD Dash: | -- |
| Weight: | 209 lbs | Arms: | 30.63 | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 10" | Hands: | 9.5 | 40 YD Dash: | -- | Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 209 lbs | Arms: | 30.63 | 10 YD Split: | -- | Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
McBride grew up in Ocala, Florida and played his high school ball at Vanguard. He was a highly coveted 3-star recruit and got offers from over 15 FBS schools. Despite getting offers from several Big Ten programs, he opted to take his talents to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). In college, he became a key player for the Blazers, earning second-team All-Conference USA honors in 2021 before exploding onto the scene in 2022 with an incredible season in which he led the FBS in rushing yards (1,713). That season, McBride was named the C-USA Offensive Player of the Year and was a first-team All-Conference USA selection.
Prototype workhorse size with powerful play style. McBride looks big on tape with a very well-developed lower half, including massive thighs. He is at his best when he gets his pads north/south and runs with bad intentions. He was rarely denied in short-yardage situations in college.
Fantastic contact balance that allows him to generate yards beyond his blockers. McBride has the contact balance you would want to see from a powerful running back. Defenders routinely bounce right off of him, especially in the open field when help isn’t available. He is capable of dragging defenders for extra yards and high-stepping out of tackles around his legs.
Above-average quicks for a back of his size. He is capable of stabbing the ground with his foot and quickly changing directions. To say he is "light on his feet" would be an understatement. From a play speed standpoint, McBride plays fast and is a very decisive runner, which makes his cuts and adjustments appear quick as well.
Good vision and instincts. Vision affords him the opportunity to play with great tempo and patience when needed. He has the instincts to identify cutback lanes and quickly adjust his track to take advantage of holes. He is capable of being productive in zone or gap schemes.
No top gear to speak of. Big bruiser types rarely have breakaway speed, and McBride is no different in this regard. That is most evident by the number of times he gets chased down in the open field.
Lateral agility is not a strong suit. McBride is not a guy who will be able to string together moves in tight, confined spaces. He won’t force many missed tackles with moves in the open field, either.
Comical lack of production in the pass game. McBride caught 5 passes in three years of college football. We have no resume in the pass game to evaluate. It is very hard to project him in this regard.
Level of competition is concerning. On one hand, McBride did exactly what you would want a player whose experience is against lower levels of competition to do, which is to dominate them. On the other, you can’t help but wonder how he would look against stiffer competition.
Teams looking for a bonafide power back with short-yardage capabilities will be pleased with McBride’s game. He profiles as a solid backup/rotational back capable of handling short-yardage duties. Teams with a heavy approach to the run game will get more out of McBride than pass-heavy teams or teams who prefer throwing on early downs. At this point in time, he will not offer teams anything in the pass game. For me, he scores as a mid-day-3 player whom I would be comfortable thinking about as early as the 5th round.
| Score | Overall |
| 71.5 | 145 |
| Position | Day |
| 15 | 3 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 71.5 | 15 | 3 | 145 |
| Height: | 5' 9" | Weight: | 207 lbs |
| Hands: | 9.5 | Arms: | 30 |
| 40 YD Dash: | -- | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Vertical: | -- | Broad: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 9" | Hands: | 9.5 | 40 YD Dash: | -- |
| Weight: | 207 lbs | Arms: | 30 | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 9" | Hands: | 9.5 | 40 YD Dash: | -- | Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 207 lbs | Arms: | 30 | 10 YD Split: | -- | Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
Tucker was a 3-star recruit out of Calvert Hall College High School outside of Baltimore. He has since made a name for himself at Syracuse University as a dynamic running back, leading the team in rushing yards and touchdowns in all three of his seasons played. From start to finish his career was nothing short of spectacular. In just his second game as a true freshman he rushed for over 100 yards and a pair of scores. He capped his career off with almost an identical stat line in his final game wearing the Syracuse Orange. Tucker has earned numerous accolades during his college career, including 1st team All-American and 1st-team All-ACC honors in 2021, and 2nd team All-ACC in 2022.
Rare burst and acceleration. It takes all of one step for Tucker to get to top speed. Absolute lives up to the cliche "shot out of cannon." This trait alone makes him pretty valuable in my eyes, as burst is one of the “big three” when evaluating RBs. With his burst plus good top speed, he can turn small creases into large gains and has home-run-hitting potential. He can destroy pursuit angles in a hurry and forces defenders to overcompensate, opening windows for small cutbacks. He’s best suited on outside runs, whether it be outside zone or toss concepts with pullers like power and counter.
Well-built lower half. When you look at Tucker’s thighs and calves, it's hard to believe the guy was listed at only 205 pounds. He generates tons of power from his well-developed legs and as a result can get through arm tackles with ease, which is basically his only way of making guys miss. He is at his best when he attacks the line of scrimmage with authority and bad intentions. I see some USC Ronald Jones in this regard.
Excellent ball security. On more than 650 career touches, Tucker fumbled the ball only three times, recovering two of them.
Lack of linear movement skills and elusiveness. Tucker requires a lot of space to quickly shift gears and change directions. Overall, he has very limited ability to make guys miss in the open field and doesn’t really have a go-to move. It’s disappointing for how light on his feet he is otherwise.
Minuscule catch radius nerfs pass game ability. Tucker looks really uncomfortable catching the ball at times. If the ball isn’t put right on him, he really struggles to get his hands on it and make even minor adjustments away from his frame. Even when the ball is put on him, he allows the ball to get into his body way too often. To make matters worse, Tucker was poor in pass protection in 2021 and subsequently got way fewer opportunities in 2022.
Awkward "play style" as a runner. On one hand, you love when a back plays with power and extreme competitive toughness, preferring to be the aggressor. On the other, when you have Tucker’s build and skill set, you would almost prefer he rely on vision and acceleration to maximize his production and reduce his contact window. Tucker sustaining the powerful running style with a 205-pound build seems rather unlikely. On 2022 tape, Tucker almost seems to willingly sacrifice vision for “toughness” and runs blindly through gaps with his head down, especially on inside runs.
Inconsistent tape from 2021 to 2022. Tucker’s 2021 tape is littered with him trying to be a hammer in search of a nail. In 2022 we saw much less intensity from Tucker in the way he pressed the hole and delivered blows to defenders.
With his pass game limitations, Tucker profiles as an early down workhorse back in the run game, at least until he develops skill as a receiver and in pass pro. His elite burst and good vision (when he wants it to be good) are enough for me to get on board. Officially he scores as a late Day-2 to early Day-3 pick for me.
| Score | Overall |
| 72.4 | 126 |
| Position | Day |
| 16 | 3 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 72.4 | 16 | 3 | 126 |
| Height: | 5' 9 1/2" | Weight: | 207 lbs |
| Hands: | 9.75 | Arms: | 29.63 |
| 40 YD Dash: | -- | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Vertical: | 37.5 | Broad: | 118 |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 9 1/2" | Hands: | 9.75 | 40 YD Dash: | -- |
| Weight: | 207 lbs | Arms: | 29.63 | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Broad: | 118 | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | 37.5 | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 9 1/2" | Hands: | 9.75 | 40 YD Dash: | -- | Broad: | 118 | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 207 lbs | Arms: | 29.63 | 10 YD Split: | -- | Vertical: | 37.5 | Shuttle: | -- |
Gray grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and attended Lausanne Collegiate School, where he was a standout athlete in football, basketball, and track. He earned the Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year award twice. He also was Mr. Football for Tennessee in high school for three straight seasons, which no one had done before. He first committed to play college football at Michigan, but he reopened his recruitment. He received offers from over 25 FBS schools, including Alabama, Texas A&M, and Florida but chose to start his college career at Tennessee. After two seasons with the Vols, Gray decided to enter the transfer portal and ended up joining the Oklahoma Sooners in hopes of being a bigger part of a high-powered offense. Gray became the lead back for Oklahoma in 2022, when he ranked second in rushing yards per game in the Big 12. Gray was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team and Academic All-Big 12 First Team, as well as the recipient of the Don Key Award.
Fantastic burst and acceleration that gets him to the second level in a hurry.
Flexible hips and ankles allow him to bend and make violent cuts at near full speed.
Creative runner in space with "make-you-miss" potential.
Untapped potential as a receiver. Fluid route runner with natural hands.
Not a physical runner. Avoids big collisions and isn’t going to move a pile. Will get stopped in his tracks by bigger defenders.
Will get brought down by most contact if he can’t set up a move.
Doesn’t have the top gear required to be a consistent home-run threat.
Pass-protection issues; doesn’t mirror and redirect well.
Gray is an elusive running back with good burst and quickness. He has a three-down skill set and has some upside as a receiver. Early on in his career, he profiles a rotational back/backup with the chance to earn touches. He does have some lagging skills/traits, which could cap his early output. He scores as a solid day-3 pick whose role is contingent on team fit.
| Score | Overall |
| 63.4 | 157 |
| Position | Day |
| 17 | 3 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 63.4 | 17 | 3 | 157 |
| Height: | 5' 5" | Weight: | 179 lbs |
| Hands: | 9.5 | Arms: | 27.75 |
| 40 YD Dash: | -- | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Vertical: | 35.5 | Broad: | 116 |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 5" | Hands: | 9.5 | 40 YD Dash: | -- |
| Weight: | 179 lbs | Arms: | 27.75 | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Broad: | 116 | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | 35.5 | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 5" | Hands: | 9.5 | 40 YD Dash: | -- | Broad: | 116 | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 179 lbs | Arms: | 27.75 | 10 YD Split: | -- | Vertical: | 35.5 | Shuttle: | -- |
As a high school recruit out of Round Rock, Texas, Vaughn was rated as a three-star prospect and chose Kansas State over several other offers. In his first year with the Wildcats, Vaughn immediately made an impact and was named Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year. He followed up his impressive debut by earning consensus All-American honors in 2021, and in 2022 he was unanimously selected as an All-American. Additionally, Vaughn was named to the Second-team All-Big 12 three times from 2020 to 2022. With his impressive speed and versatility, Vaughn is sure to be a highly coveted prospect in the upcoming draft.
Light on his feet with smooth change of direction skills. Vaughn plays with good acceleration and makes lateral cuts look easy and fluid. He has the vision to use his movement skills to find creases and consistently gain yards. In the open field, he can use these tools to make defenders miss or create overpursuits.
Mismatch opportunities in the pass game. This is the reason to draft Vaughn. He can use his fluid and quick movement skills to win 1-on-1 matchups against linebackers on option and angle routes. Has the wiggle and vision to be very productive on screens or on dumps into the flat.
Great production in college. Despite his size, Vaughn has three years of very high volume and excellent production at the power-5 level. In total, he racked up over 4800 total yards and 43 touchdowns.
Very undersized with limited play strength. Vaughn has a diminutive frame that puts a sizable (no pun intended) ceiling on his game. It doesn’t take much to bring him down, and he's not going to generate extra yards by churning his legs and surviving contact. If a defensive lineman gets a paw on him at the line of scrimmage, he doesn’t have the mass to prevent total disruption on his track.
Pass-pro issues. Even when his technique looks good, he just flat-out doesn’t have the ability to anchor, punch, and redirect defenders. Vaughn even struggled handling DB blitzes.
Scheme and formation-specific runner. Vaughn will be at his best in zone concepts, and he probably needs an OC willing to spread things out to get him less congested looks in the middle.
Explosiveness isn’t elite. Vaughn isn’t a bad athlete, but he is not quite at the level of other players in the class with similar archetypes — Devon Achane being one.
Vaughn is yet another pint-sized pass-catching running back in a class with a number of them. He just happens to be the smallest of them. For a team to invest draft capital in Vaughn, they would be looking for someone who can offer that mismatch element to their pass game in obvious passing situations, but I suspect his lack of size will keep him completely off some teams' boards. In some ways, Vaughn reminds me of a tinier version of Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary. A similar offensive structure would be the ideal situation for Vaughn as well. He scores as a day-3 prospect for me.
| Score | Overall |
| 62.6 | 163 |
| Position | Day |
| 18 | 3 |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 62.6 | 18 | 3 | 163 |
| Height: | 5' 11" | Weight: | 217 lbs |
| Hands: | 8.63 | Arms: | 30.63 |
| 40 YD Dash: | -- | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Vertical: | -- | Broad: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 11" | Hands: | 8.63 | 40 YD Dash: | -- |
| Weight: | 217 lbs | Arms: | 30.63 | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 11" | Hands: | 8.63 | 40 YD Dash: | -- | Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 217 lbs | Arms: | 30.63 | 10 YD Split: | -- | Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
Rodriguez was raised in McDonough, Georgia, where he played football for Ola High School. He played in multiple sports during his high school career, including basketball and track, but ultimately chose to pursue football at the college level. He was a three-star recruit coming out of high school and received offers from schools such as Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Kentucky. He ultimately chose to play football at Kentucky, where he became the team’s leading rusher by his redshirt sophomore season. He was named to the Third-Team All-SEC in 2022 and the First-Team All-SEC in 2021.
Physical, downhill runner who plays behind his pads.
Runs with patience and decent vision.
Ultra productive player with legit end-zone finding skills.
Leadership qualities, he was a two-time captain.
Almost no burst or long speed. Poor athlete across the board.
Heavy-footed runner with limited change of direction skills.
Doesn’t have the quickness to sift through congested areas and can get popped for a loss.
Lacks creativity as a runner and won’t force a ton of misses.
Rodriguez profiles as a rotational/backup runner with a likely role as a short-yardage back. He has a prolific downhill running style that emphasizes physicality and finishing runs with a pop. He is at his best on the goal line, where he can use his above-average vision and power to find the endzone with ease. Unfortunately, Rodriguez’s athletic limitations and lagging pass-game skills place a pretty substantial cap on his expected outcomes in the NFL. Officially he scores as a day-3 player worth a late-round selection, with the expectation he will have to compete for a roster spot.
| Score | Overall |
| 61.7 | 164 |
| Position | Day |
| 19 | UDFA |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 61.7 | 19 | UDFA | 164 |
| Height: | 5' 8" | Weight: | 203 lbs |
| Hands: | 9 | Arms: | 28.63 |
| 40 YD Dash: | -- | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Vertical: | -- | Broad: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 8" | Hands: | 9 | 40 YD Dash: | -- |
| Weight: | 203 lbs | Arms: | 28.63 | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | 5' 8" | Hands: | 9 | 40 YD Dash: | -- | Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | 203 lbs | Arms: | 28.63 | 10 YD Split: | -- | Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
Ibrahim hails from Baltimore, Maryland and attended Good Counsel High School. He was a three-star recruit coming out of high school and received offers from Temple, Kentucky, Iowa, and Minnesota. He chose to commit to Minnesota and went on to become the first player in school history to amass 4,668 career rushing yards. He has also earned numerous accolades, including being named the Big Ten Running Back of the Year in 2020 and the All-Big Ten First Team in 2020 and 2022. In addition to his athletic achievements, Ibrahim has been recognized for his academic prowess with an Academic All-Big Ten award in 2022. He was also named to the AP Second Team All-America in 2022, capping off an impressive college football career.
Decisive runner with good vision. Vision is a premium running back trait, and usually guys have it or they don't. Ibrahim has it. Primarily working with zone concepts, Ibrahim is a pro at getting what is blocked for him. He hits the hole with authority and quickly identifies cutback lanes.
Physical, grind-it-out running style. Ibrahim runs angrily and plays behind his pads well. He finishes runs with a pop and is not a fun guy to tackle. He’s a volume runner who needs touches to get going. The more carries he gets in a game, the more he wears on a defense.
Short-yardage producer. Ibrahim’s unique blend of size (he’s tiny) and physicality actually makes him a nightmare for defenses to get down on short-yardage or goal-line situations. He is small enough to find and fit through the smallest of creases but physical enough to finish and drive past the line to gain.
Athletically limited player. Ibrahim lacks the ideal burst and long speed to play at a high level in the NFL. Creases get tighter in the NFL, and I suspect he will struggle to put pressure on second-level defenders and clear the point of attack cleanly. I also don’t see him having the same success on outside zone runs he did in college.
Very undersized for his play style. For a player who runs as angrily and finishes the way Ibrahim does, he is tiny. Injuries already piled up in college, too, and that concern only grows as he transitions to the NFL.
Two-down player. Ibrahim offers almost nothing in the pass game. He is underdeveloped as a pass catcher and has really bad tape in pass protection.
Ibrahim profiles as a role-specific backup running back who will have his work cut out for him making a roster. His limitations are clear and present, and he also has an extensive injury history (including a torn Achilles that cost him most of 2021). I see some Phillip Lindsay when watching Ibrahim. While his mentality and running style might endear him to some teams, I value him as a priority UDFA player.
| Score | Overall |
| 59.8 | 166 |
| Position | Day |
| 20 | UDFA |
| Score | Position | Day | Overall |
| 59.8 | 20 | UDFA | 166 |
| Height: | -- | Weight: | -- |
| Hands: | -- | Arms: | -- |
| 40 YD Dash: | -- | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Vertical: | -- | Broad: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Height: | -- | Hands: | -- | 40 YD Dash: | -- |
| Weight: | -- | Arms: | -- | 10 YD Split: | -- |
| Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- | ||
| Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
| Height: | -- | Hands: | -- | 40 YD Dash: | -- | Broad: | -- | Cone: | -- |
| Weight: | -- | Arms: | -- | 10 YD Split: | -- | Vertical: | -- | Shuttle: | -- |
Nichols III grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Cass Technical High School, where he earned all-state honors. He came out of high school as a 3-star recruit and received offers from several FBS schools such as Pittsburgh, Missouri, and Cincinnati, but chose to stay in his home state and commit to Central Michigan. Nichols III redshirted his first year in college, but made a name for himself quickly in 2020 being named as the MAC Freshman of the Year. He followed that season up leading the Football Bowl Subdivision in rushing yards in 2021 with 1,848 and being named the Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-MAC. In 2022, Nichols III was named Fourth Team All-MAC.
Big, rocked-up frame with an exceptionally built lower half. Nichols has an ideal build for an early-down/goal-line back. He is big, compact, runs hard, and can take hits.
Good vision. Nichols identifies cutback lanes quickly and does a good job of setting up second-level blocks and forcing linebackers to peak gaps.
Lacks burst and top gear. Nichols isn't going to run away from anyone. He also doesn’t have the burst to take advantage of big holes at the line of scrimmage or threaten the corner on outside runs. He is a one-speed runner who plods at times.
Doesn’t generate much beyond his blockers. For a runner of his size and power, he doesn’t force any missed tackles and isn’t a pile-mover either. He lacks elusiveness and doesn’t finish his runs with the authority you would like for his archetype. He will only get what is blocked for him.
Two-down player. Nichols is pretty bad in pass protection and isn’t a threat as a receiver. He struggles to set anchor when engaging blitzers or defenders coming free off stunts, and allows himself to get driven backwards into the quarterback. Has a long way to go to see the field on passing downs.
Plays out of control. A general lack of balance, especially through traffic, is probably my biggest concern with Nichols. He has decently quick feet, but anytime he tries to use them, he finds himself out of control, often stumbling or making himself an easy tackle.
Nichols profiles as a reserve running back with limited upside. I am not entirely sure what his role in the NFL would even be with his woes generating beyond his blockers. I don’t see a player who is worthy of a draft selection but should be a UDFA priority for a team looking for some depth/competition at running back through camp.
