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2020 NFL Draft Watchlist: Running Backs

By Seth Steere

TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 29: Najee Harris #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes against the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 29: Najee Harris #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes against the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 27: Ke’Shawn Vaughn #5 of the Vanderbilt Commodores runs for a 69 yard touchdown during the second quarter against the Baylor Bears during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 27: Ke’Shawn Vaughn #5 of the Vanderbilt Commodores runs for a 69 yard touchdown during the second quarter against the Baylor Bears during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

3) Ke’Shawn Vaughn- Vanderbilt

The only senior that will make the list, Ke’Shawn Vaughn is a highlight reel  waiting to happen. He’s the perfect recipe for big plays. He has speed and the vision to identify cracks in the defense.

Vaughn may not appear like the strongest runner, but he runs with good pad level that when combined with his speed and explosiveness turns into some deceptive power.

He’s at his best in space, but he can run between the tackles as well. He’s like a human pinball. He bounces off defenders with ease.

Despite not having big receiving numbers, he projects as a prospect who can contribute in the passing game. A reason his production as a receiver was down last season was, admittedly, because of the quarterback play. It should be much improved in 2019. Vanderbilt added Riley Neal from Ball St., which is a major upgrade. Having someone who can get to his check-downs and actually make that throw should help Vaughn quite a bit.

If Vanderbilt is able to get Vaughn involved in the passing game more next year, it will only help his stock, and perhaps push him into first-round conversations.

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