1 CJ Spiller Clemson Sr 5’11” 195lbs. Top 15
Amazing game breaker from the backfield as well as in the return game.
2 Jonathan Dwyer Georgia Tech Jr 6’0” 229lbs. Top 20
Powerful runner with great speed, translates well as an every down back.
3 Jahvid Best California Jr 5’10” 191lbs. 1st Round
Combines sprinters speed with the ability to run between the tackles.
4 Anthony Dixon Mississippi State Sr 6’1” 235lbs. 2nd Round
Powerful tackle breaker who makes big runs inspite of his lack of speed.
5 Montario Hardesty Tennessee Sr 6’0” 215lbs. 2nd Round
Probably the most NFL ready RB in the class, great agility and exceptional balance.
6 Evan Royster Penn State Sr 6’1” 216lbs. 2nd Round
Strong runner who finds the hole on most plays, should fit well into any team's scheme.
7 Ryan Matthews Fresno State Jr 5’11” 220lbs. 3rd Round
Great runner with the ability to break any carry for a homerun.
8 Toby Gerhart Stanford Sr 6’1” 235lbs. 3rd Round
The most powerful tackle breaker in the FBS, needs to show his speed at the combine.
9 Ben Tate Auburn Sr 5’11” 218lbs. 3rd Round
Exceptional balance combined with adequate speed.
10 Daniel Thomas Kansas State Jr 6’2” 227lbs. 4th Round
Very durable runner who functions well between the tackles.
11 Noel DeVine West Virginia Jr 5’8” 175lbs. 4th Round
Great speed combined with the ability to break an extraordinary amount of tackles.
12 DeMarco Murray Okalhoma Jr 6’0” 205lbs. 4th Round
His potential is virtually unmatched but he's yet to exhibit that dominance.
13 Charles Scott LSU Sr 5’10” 233lbs. 5th Round
Solid runner who breaks tackles on a regular basis, durability could be of concern.
14 Joe McKnight USC Jr 5’11” 198lbs. 5th Round
Exciting player with gamebreaking ability, but he's more of a slot receiver than a RB.
15 Andre Dixon Connecticut Sr 6’1” 202lbs. 5th Round
Aggressive runner with solid speed and great balance.
16 Graig Cooper Miami Jr 6’0” 205lbs. 6th Round
Amazing change of direction but needs to run more consistently between the tackles.
17 Brandon Minor Michigan Sr 6’0” 218lbs. 6th Round
Has an NFL body and speed but he's never dominated a game.
18 Chris Brown Oklahoma Sr 5’10” 208lbs. 6th Round
Great in between the tackle runner but lacks top end speed.
19 Kendall Hunter Oklahoma State Jr 5’8” 198lbs. 6th Round
Solid balance and speed but looks more like a 3rd down back than an every down RB.
20 Keith Toston Oklahoma State Sr 6’0” 214lbs. 7th Round
Hard nosed runner with adequate speed, needs to hold on to the ball more effectively.
21 Andre Anderson Tulane Sr 5’11” 210lbs. 7th Round
Solid runner who can move into a better position if he runs well at the combine.
22 LeGarrette Blount Oregon Sr 6’1” 240lbs. 7th Round
A powerful force who isn't afraid to run through anyone, off the field issues will cost him.
23 LaMarcus Coker Hampton Sr 5’10” 195lbs. 7th Round
Strong runner with excellent speed but his level of dedication has been questioned.
24 James Starks Buffalo Sr 6’1” 216lbs. 7th Round
He's built to be an NFL RB but missing more than a year of football will cost him.
25 Javarris James Miami Sr 5'11" 208lbs. Free Agent
Gets to the hole on schedule but has less than adequate top end speed.
Sleeper
Joique Bell Wayne State(MI) Sr 5’11” 224lbs. Free Agent