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2019 NFL Draft: Running back rankings

By Bryan Perez

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries the ball in the second quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries the ball in the second quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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9.

Rodney Anderson RB

Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooners /

Combine results

NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 01: Running back Rodney Anderson #24 of the Oklahoma Sooners breaks through the Florida Atlantic Owls defense at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Owls 63-14. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 01: Running back Rodney Anderson #24 of the Oklahoma Sooners breaks through the Florida Atlantic Owls defense at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Owls 63-14. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

On talent alone, Anderson is a top-5 running back in this class. But he’s coming off a bad knee injury and it would be unwise to rank him any higher than this. If healthy, Anderson brings arguably the best combination of size, burst and long speed in the class. His medicals will ultimately determine when he comes off the board. He’d be an ideal Day-3 pick who’s given a medical redshirt in 2019.

10.

Devine Ozigbo RB

Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers /

Scouting Report

LINCOLN, NE – SEPTEMBER 08: Running back Devine Ozigbo #22 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers runs against the Colorado Buffaloes at Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE – SEPTEMBER 08: Running back Devine Ozigbo #22 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers runs against the Colorado Buffaloes at Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /

This year’s biggest NFL combine snub was Ozigbo, who profiles as an ideal power back who runs with good balance and forward lean. He enjoyed a breakout year in 2018 (1,082 yards and 12 touchdowns) after three pedestrian seasons as a Cornhusker. Whether his big season was a product of the system or just his usage, he proved his best football is ahead. He’s an ideal fit for a zone scheme in the NFL.

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Trayveon Williams RB

Texas A&M Aggies
Texas A&M Aggies /

Combine results

JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 31: Trayveon Williams #5 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs for a 17-yard touchdown against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the third quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on December 31, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. Texas A&M won 52-13. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 31: Trayveon Williams #5 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs for a 17-yard touchdown against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the third quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on December 31, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. Texas A&M won 52-13. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Williams was one of the most productive running backs in the SEC last season, running for 1,760 yards and 18 touchdowns in the country’s toughest conference. Despite his fantastic production, he isn’t an overly athletic prospect and he doesn’t display the kind of quick-twitch that usually separates the average to above-average running backs of his size (5-8, 206 pounds).

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