UA-59049186-1 2021 NFL Draft Big Board: Running Back - Good if it Goes

2021 NFL Draft Big Board: Running Back

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Rank Player School Grade
1 Najee Harris Alabama Mid 1st
2 Travis Etienne Clemson Mid 1st
3 Javonte Williams North Carolina Late 1st
4 Michael Carter North Carolina Early-Mid 2nd
5 Trey Sermon Ohio State Late 2nd-3rd
6 Chris Evans Michigan 3rd
7 Kenneth Gainwell Memphis 3rd
8 Khalil Herbert Virginia Tech 4th
9 Kylin Hill Mississippi State 4th-5th
10 Jermar Jefferson Oregon State 4th-5th
11 Rhamondre Stevenson Oklahoma 5th
12 Pooka Williams Kansas 5th-6th

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We knew what Najee Harris could do on the ground and this year, he showed us what he can do as a receiver out of the backfield. A truly dynamic threat in all facets of the game, the Alabama product earns the top spot on my board. A close second is Clemson’s Travis Etienne. Another strong receiver out of the backfield, Etienne possesses great speed that can lead to big plays. The Tiger RB reminds your author of Alvin Kamara. After the top two, the Tar Heels have a pair of strong talents. Javonte Williams is a physical back who runs through contact. Michael Carter averaged nearly 8 YPC this year and turned in a strong Senior Bowl. Ohio State’s Trey Sermon had some really strong moments this season; the question with him is how he’ll fare against NFL competition. Michigan’s Chris Evans could be the steal of the draft; he possesses solid vision and very good hands. He can be used in the slot as well as RB.

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