Georgia's Nick Chubb leads CFB's top workhorse RBs

[RS12]

1. Nick Chubb, Georgia, sophomore: Chubb has it all: speed, power, superior balance and vision. It would be a crime to fail to give him the ball 20 times in a game. He's averaged about 19 carries in the Bulldogs' first three contests this season, despite the team being in control each game (they've outscored their opponents 134-48).

2. Leonard Fournette, LSU, sophomore: The top prospect of the 2014 high school recruiting class didn't even need to make plays in the fourth quarter last weekend against Auburn with the game well in hand. He ran through would-be tacklers and accelerated for big gains on his way to 228 yards and three scores, helping the Tigers take control of the game before halftime.

» Brandt: Fournette would be best player in draft
3. Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State, junior: Elliott can run for power, as well as to the outside for explosive plays. He can catch the ball, too, and is quite willing to block (see the Braxton Miller "spin move" in the opener against Virginia Tech). That's the type of all-around skill set that will keep him on the field in most situations.


4. Alex Collins, Arkansas, junior: Next to the phrase "runs behind his pads" in the scouting directory is a picture of Collins

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[CATCH17]

Chubbs backup looked great as well.

Michel Shony I believe was his name.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Its Sony Michel.

 

[TheCoolFan]

Georgia is definitely RB U right now. If I was a top RB recruit coming out of HS, that is definitely the school I'd go to. Keith Marshall was looking like a superstar too before he got hurt.

 

[SportsGuru80]

Georgia, Miami, LSU and FSU have an embarrassment of talent at RB.

 

[DallasBlockersClub]

Fournette is better than Chubb.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Fournette is better than Chubb.

He might be. As a Cowboys fan, evaluations and comparisons don't really matter until they become available to be drafted.

 

[Hailmary]

Georgia is definitely RB U right now. If I was a top RB recruit coming out of HS, that is definitely the school I'd go to. Keith Marshall was looking like a superstar too before he got hurt.

Yea, Marshall's the one i'm keeping an early eye on. Him being buried in the depth chart may result in some team getting a bargain in the late rounds. 5 star recruit and the #1 back for the 2012 class. Injuries have been the story of his college career so far.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Fournette and Chubb both go top 10 in 2017. I could see Fournette going top 5

 

[dallasdave]

Fournette and Chubb both go top 10 in 2017. I could see Fournette going top 5

Would like to see Dallas trade up and get Chubb !!! I know it would take a lot but he would be worth it !!!

 

[Vinnie2u]

Fournette and Chubb both go top 10 in 2017. I could see Fournette going top 5

I think it depends on how Gurley and Gordon do. If they bomb or a 3rd or 4th rounder outshines them. I think teams will go back to not drafting backs early. Copycat league.. Personally I like Chubb better..

 

[big dog cowboy]

Fournette and Chubb both go top 10 in 2017. I could see Fournette going top 5

I'll be shocked if 2 RB's go in the top 10 in any draft. That position is just too undervaluled any more for that.

 

[dallasdave]

I think it depends on how Gurley and Gordon do. If they bomb or a 3rd or 4th rounder outshines them. I think teams will go back to not drafting backs early. Copycat league.. Personally I like Chubb better..

Chubb is going to be a good one !!!

 

[darthseinfeld]

I'll be shocked if 2 RB's go in the top 10 in any draft. That position is just too undervaluled any more for that.

I dont know man, talent is talent and both are top 10 talents. Both are probably better prospects then Gurley last year

 

[darthseinfeld]

I think it depends on how Gurley and Gordon do. If they bomb or a 3rd or 4th rounder outshines them. I think teams will go back to not drafting backs early. Copycat league.. Personally I like Chubb better..

Right now Gordon is starting to look good. Not sure when Gurley plays

 

[Hardline]

Unfortunately the RB position in the NFL is becoming popular again. I say that because I want a top notch RB on this team and I cannot see the top 3 falling to our draft slot once again.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Unfortunately the RB position in the NFL is becoming popular again.

Based on what? Because there was finally a couple RB's taken in the first round? Nah.

 

[bodi]

I say lots of good RB play today

 

[Hardline]

Based on what? Because there was finally a couple RB's taken in the first round? Nah.

Exactly right. Tell me how many RBs went in the first round since Trent Richardson.

 

[bodi]

I am not sure about Collins - he's got this weight issue

could eat himself right out of a job

I just am not sure about the guy