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2017 NFL Draft Running Back Ranking

By Jon Dove

Oct 24, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the third quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the third quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Wyoming Cowboys during the 2016 Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Wyoming Cowboys during the 2016 Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Corey Clement, Wisconsin- Early 4th Round

Clement is someone who doesn’t wow you or jump off the screen as an elite player. However, he’s a good athlete that runs with surprising power. He has the makings of an every-down back who sneaks his way into the starting lineup.

Wisconsin asked him to do a lot of things NFL teams will want to see including pass blocking and contributing on special teams.

11. Jamaal Williams, BYU- 4th Round

Williams is a bigger running back prospect who routinely picks up yards after initial contact. He’s a power runner capable of picking his way through traffic and finishing the run by moving the pile.

The one concern is that he tends to play east-west rather than working downhill. A running back with his size and power shouldn’t try to attack the edge on a consistent basis.

12. Wayne Gallman, Clemson- 4th Round

Gallman has the talent to be an every-down back in the NFL. He has good overall quickness which helps him shoot through tight running lanes. His experience as a pass catcher out of the backfield means he can remain on the field on 3rd down.

However, he’s such a poor pass protector that it could keep him from finding consistent playing time. NFL teams will not put a running back on the field that could get their quarterback injured due to poor blocking.

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