Position Breakdown: Running Back

1. Bishop Sankey (JR) 5'9 209 Washington
Analysis:  Tough runner who always looking for more yards. Above average balance. More quick than fast. Good speed to break the long run. Has fumbling issues.
Projection:  3rd or 4th Round

2. Carlos Hyde (SR) 6'0 230 Ohio State
Analysis:  Big bruising back. Average speed and quickness. Not going to hit many home runs. Can catch the ball out of the backfield. Doesn't break as many tackles as he should.
Projection:  Day 2 Pick

3. Lache Seastrunk (JR) 5'9 201 Baylor 
Analysis:  Explosive runner with good change of direction skill. Home run speed. Can take any run to the house. Lacks experience in passing game. Carries ball like a loaf of bread. Lacks ideal size.
Projection:  4th or 5th Round

4. Tre Mason (JR) 5'9 207 Auburn
Analysis: One cut runner. Very explosive. Hits the hole fast. Kick return ability. Isn't very elusive in the open field. Limited scheme fit. Lacks top end breakaway speed.
Projection: 4th or 5th Round

5. Jeremy Hill (RS SO) 6'0 233 LSU
Analysis: Big back with a downhill running style. Can factor in the passing game. Average speed, explosion, and quickness. Struggles to change directions. Goes down at first contact too often.
Projection:  Day 2

6. Ka'Deem Carey (JR) 5'10 207 Arizona
Projection: 4th or 5th Round
 
7. Charles Sims (SR) 6'0 214 West Virginia
Projection: 6th or 7th Round

8. James Wilder (JR) 6'3 232 Florida State
Projection: Undrafted

9. Terrence West (JR) 5'9 225 Towson
Projection: 5th or 6th Round

10. Storm Johnson (JR) 6'0 209 UCF
Projection: 6th or 7th Round

11. Andre Williams (SR) 5'11 230 Boston College
Projection: 5th or 6th Round

12. Dri Archer (SR) 5'8 173 Kent State
Projection:  3rd Round