2012 NFL Draft Prospect of the Day: Alabama RB Trent Richardson

Trent Richardson is bar-none my favorite running back prospect in college football right now. I love the way he runs, I love his attitude, and I love the way he works. He is a great combination of size, speed, power, vision, and intangibles, and is what they call a “five-tool” player. If Alabama is going to make a title run this year, Richardson will be a huge reason why. ESPN did a feature on Richardson last year that I distinctly remember, so I figured I would share that with you as well as a highlight reel and my personal scouting report on the Heisman Trophy candidate.

Scouting Report

Keep an eye on Richardson as a potential Heisman trophy candidate. After pairing with Mark Ingram the last two years, Richardson is ready for a full load and could be one of the nation’s most powerful and dominant running backs. In fact, I wouldn’t be shocked to see him finish a fully healthy season with more than 2,000 yards on the ground, and I would put him right behind Andrew Luck as the top Heisman candidate as of right now. This is a guy who is relentless, and not just on the field, but off. Richardson is an absolute beast in the weight room, and consistently puts in the time and effort. He averaged over six yards per carry last year, and really developed as a receiver as well. He is one of the best players in the country, and has the potential to be a top 10 pick in the 2012 draft if he declares. He might be the best RB prospect to come along since Adrian Peterson in the class of 2007.