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Dallas Cowboy Top 10 draft RB potentials
By Chris Trevino
http://cover32.com/cowboys/2015/03/13/dallas-cowboy-top-10-draft-rb-potentials/
Like any past relationship, it’s time to move on. I know we’re only 1 day removed from DeMarco Murray jumping ship to join the rival Philadelphia Eagles, but with the 2015 NFL Draft just over a month away, we need to work on Plan B. So far we’ve added running back Darren McFadden who I think is a good solid pickup. He’s been a little injury prone but if healthy, can produce a 1,000 yard season with our line. I still think we need to pull the trigger on a young back in this draft. I’d only reach for Melvin Gordon or Todd Gurley in the 1st round, but this year’s draft has a lot of backs to choose from in the mid rounds. There are some really nice gems out there that a few teams will be looking to nab in the 1st 3 to 4 rounds.
I watched tape and studied about 20 backs entering this year’s draft and I have to say there’s some talent out there. Maybe the Dallas Cowboys are looking for a future potential starter out of the gate before adding defensive depth or they could be looking to add a solid back to throw into the mix with a two or three back rotations with McFadden and Joseph Randle. Heck, maybe Ryan Williams finally gets a shot off the practice squad and I really hope he does, from what I saw last preseason. In either case, here’s a look at my top 10 RB’s that the Cowboys should be considering drafting.
1. Melvin Gordon – Wisconsin 6’0 215 LBS – 1st Round pick up. Possible late 1st round.
Has great inside vision who’s capable of making that 2nd or 3rd cut to get into open space. Great speed, but not afraid to lower the shoulder to get those extra yards. Grade: A
2. Todd Gurley – Georgia 6’1 226 LBS – Possible Late 1st round to early 2nd round pick up.
Better than average speed who can break and shed tackles. Plays with great power and not afraid to use his big solid frame at the goal line. Patient runner who uses his blockers or a cut or 2 to find space. Only issue is can he recover from the ACL tear in November 2014. Grade: A-/B+
3. Jay Ajayi – Boise St. 5’11 214 LBS – Late 2nd round pick. Not sure he’ll be there with our 60th.
Has quick feet and good speed. He can make 2 or 3 cuts to find space but also not afraid to take a hit or give a hit. Has nice vision inside and can follow his blockers to get into the backfield. Has a big solid build ready for the NFL. Grade: B+
4. Ameer Abdullah – Nebraska 5’9 198 LBS – Another late 2nd round pick up, but could fall in the 3rd.
Has great speed and can make a cut on a dime. Good vision to find the inside lanes. He’s a short guy, but not small by all means. Solid frame and not afraid to lower the shoulder. Needs to have better ball control/security. Grade B+/B
5. Tevin Coleman – Indiana 5’10 206 LBS – 3rd-4th round pick up. Nice steal if falls to 4th round.
Has small thin build and might need to build up some muscle but, has good speed and good inside vision. He’s capable of making the extra moves on a defender. Lacks some power but can be worked on in the weight room. Grade: B
6. David Johnson – Northern Iowa 6’1 224 LBS – Another steal if falls to 4th round.
Strong back who can play with power and speed. Good open field runner looking for the next move. Can shed a tackle or 2 for extra yards. Big solid NFL frame and ready to run through some goal line plays. Grade: B
7. Duke Johnson – Miami 5’9 207 LBS – Possible late 3rd but could go late in 4th also.
Duke can shed tackles and has decent speed. Needs to add muscle and weight for his frame to succeed in the NFL. He’s more of a 1 cut, downhill runner. Grade: B/-
8. TJ Yeldon – Alabama 6’1 226 LBS – Some feel he’ll go in the 3rd but I see him going in the 4th.
Has NFL ready frame and speed to play the game. Good lane vision on the inside. Can make the 1st or 2nd cut and get on a straight line after. Plays tall and with Power. Grade: B-
9. Jeremy Langford – Michigan State 6’0 208 LBS – great 4th or 5th round pick up. Steal if at 5th.
Big solid back with good inside vision. Power back who will lower the shoulder to lay the hit on you. Great stiff arm with ok speed. A lot of potential ready for backup role. Grade: B-
10. Javorius Allen – USC 6’0 221 LBS – 4th or 5th round pick up.
Has ok speed with nice inside moves and vision. 1 or 2 cut back who runs with patience and follows his blockers. Solid back up or rotational runner. Grade: B-
By Chris Trevino
http://cover32.com/cowboys/2015/03/13/dallas-cowboy-top-10-draft-rb-potentials/
Like any past relationship, it’s time to move on. I know we’re only 1 day removed from DeMarco Murray jumping ship to join the rival Philadelphia Eagles, but with the 2015 NFL Draft just over a month away, we need to work on Plan B. So far we’ve added running back Darren McFadden who I think is a good solid pickup. He’s been a little injury prone but if healthy, can produce a 1,000 yard season with our line. I still think we need to pull the trigger on a young back in this draft. I’d only reach for Melvin Gordon or Todd Gurley in the 1st round, but this year’s draft has a lot of backs to choose from in the mid rounds. There are some really nice gems out there that a few teams will be looking to nab in the 1st 3 to 4 rounds.
I watched tape and studied about 20 backs entering this year’s draft and I have to say there’s some talent out there. Maybe the Dallas Cowboys are looking for a future potential starter out of the gate before adding defensive depth or they could be looking to add a solid back to throw into the mix with a two or three back rotations with McFadden and Joseph Randle. Heck, maybe Ryan Williams finally gets a shot off the practice squad and I really hope he does, from what I saw last preseason. In either case, here’s a look at my top 10 RB’s that the Cowboys should be considering drafting.
1. Melvin Gordon – Wisconsin 6’0 215 LBS – 1st Round pick up. Possible late 1st round.
Has great inside vision who’s capable of making that 2nd or 3rd cut to get into open space. Great speed, but not afraid to lower the shoulder to get those extra yards. Grade: A
2. Todd Gurley – Georgia 6’1 226 LBS – Possible Late 1st round to early 2nd round pick up.
Better than average speed who can break and shed tackles. Plays with great power and not afraid to use his big solid frame at the goal line. Patient runner who uses his blockers or a cut or 2 to find space. Only issue is can he recover from the ACL tear in November 2014. Grade: A-/B+
3. Jay Ajayi – Boise St. 5’11 214 LBS – Late 2nd round pick. Not sure he’ll be there with our 60th.
Has quick feet and good speed. He can make 2 or 3 cuts to find space but also not afraid to take a hit or give a hit. Has nice vision inside and can follow his blockers to get into the backfield. Has a big solid build ready for the NFL. Grade: B+
4. Ameer Abdullah – Nebraska 5’9 198 LBS – Another late 2nd round pick up, but could fall in the 3rd.
Has great speed and can make a cut on a dime. Good vision to find the inside lanes. He’s a short guy, but not small by all means. Solid frame and not afraid to lower the shoulder. Needs to have better ball control/security. Grade B+/B
5. Tevin Coleman – Indiana 5’10 206 LBS – 3rd-4th round pick up. Nice steal if falls to 4th round.
Has small thin build and might need to build up some muscle but, has good speed and good inside vision. He’s capable of making the extra moves on a defender. Lacks some power but can be worked on in the weight room. Grade: B
6. David Johnson – Northern Iowa 6’1 224 LBS – Another steal if falls to 4th round.
Strong back who can play with power and speed. Good open field runner looking for the next move. Can shed a tackle or 2 for extra yards. Big solid NFL frame and ready to run through some goal line plays. Grade: B
7. Duke Johnson – Miami 5’9 207 LBS – Possible late 3rd but could go late in 4th also.
Duke can shed tackles and has decent speed. Needs to add muscle and weight for his frame to succeed in the NFL. He’s more of a 1 cut, downhill runner. Grade: B/-
8. TJ Yeldon – Alabama 6’1 226 LBS – Some feel he’ll go in the 3rd but I see him going in the 4th.
Has NFL ready frame and speed to play the game. Good lane vision on the inside. Can make the 1st or 2nd cut and get on a straight line after. Plays tall and with Power. Grade: B-
9. Jeremy Langford – Michigan State 6’0 208 LBS – great 4th or 5th round pick up. Steal if at 5th.
Big solid back with good inside vision. Power back who will lower the shoulder to lay the hit on you. Great stiff arm with ok speed. A lot of potential ready for backup role. Grade: B-
10. Javorius Allen – USC 6’0 221 LBS – 4th or 5th round pick up.
Has ok speed with nice inside moves and vision. 1 or 2 cut back who runs with patience and follows his blockers. Solid back up or rotational runner. Grade: B-
