2008 NFL Draft – Running Back Prospects
Here are the top five running back prospects that should enter the NFL in the 2008 draft.
1) Darren McFadden, Arkansas
McFadden is a multi-talented running back weapon who should be a top pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. Look for him to be a top five pick and start rather quickly into his rookie season. After an explosive season by Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings, McFadden’s stock should be extremely high in fantasy football going into next year.
2) Jonathan Stewart, Oregon
The drop from McFadden to Stewart is a pretty far drop, however Stewart is a solid back. He’s strong and should be a goal line threat beginning in his rookie season. Expect him to be drafted somewhere between 15 and 25.
Jonathan Stewart/Oregon Duck Football 2007
3) Felix Jones, Arkansas
The other Arkansas back in the draft, Jones is no slouch himself. He might also be drafted in the first round and depending on where he lands, he may see a lot of action in his rookie year.
4) Steve Slaton, West Virginia
Slaton entered the season as a possible top ten draft pick. He didn’t have a hugely successful senior season but it was successful enough that he should be drafted at some point in the first day. With good workouts, he could jump back into the end of the first round.
5) Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois
Mendenhall isn’t a well known player but he’s a player whose stock has risen rather fast this season. Some scouts have him as a top three running back in the draft. Keep an eye on him as he might shoot up draft boards as the draft nears.
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3 opinions for 2008 NFL Draft – Running Back Prospects
NFL Crazed
Jan 21, 2008 at 9:18 pm
are you kidding me? how is Ray Rice not in this list? Hes being underrated just because Rutgers didnt have a good season but nevertheless hes an amazing player
theboss
Feb 9, 2008 at 10:28 pm
u gotta be kidding me! what about jarmal charles
Kori Ellis
Feb 10, 2008 at 5:20 am
Jamaal Charles right now is tough to project. It’ll totally be up to how he does at the scouting combine. If he does well, he could move into the late first round area. If he does poorly, he could drop to the third or even fourth round.
As for Rice, most scouts don’t rank him as a top five RB prospect right now ……. but like charles, that can change in upcoming weeks.
–Kori
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