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NFL Combine Scouting Notes: Running Backs

By Matthew Holowiak

Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry participates in drills during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry participates in drills during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 27, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) spikes the ball after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) spikes the ball after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Overall, I had mixed reviews with this running back class. I saw a nice amount of backs that will play complimentary roles very well, but not many guys that will come in as lead backs with a full skill set. I don’t there are any backs worthy of being drafted in the top 25. If it is a big team need, okay, its understandable a little before that, but I don’t see anyone going in the top 15 at all.

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Each back has their ups and downs, there are no backs with a full and complete skill set who will do everything properly right away. I know talking about ball skills seems picky, but as a running back these guys are supposed to be the safety net for the offense. When you need positive yards and a way to protect the ball, you give it to the running back. I don’t just say that here, I say that every day on the field. My backs know that their first job is protecting the ball, so I put a lot of emphasis on that when judging guys at the higher levels.

One thing is certain, this should be one of the most exciting and surprising drafts in recent years.

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