2009 NFL Draft – Top Running Backs
February 4, 2009 by admin
Filed under 2009 nfl draft, Draft Prospects
1. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia
Entering the season, Knowshon Moreno was regarded as a great running back prospect. After doing nothing to harm that reputation, it wouldn’t surprise many if the RB from Georgia is the first running back off the board in the 2009 NFL Draft.
2. Beanie Wells, Ohio State
If there is anyone who could knock Moreno off his perch, it’d be Beanie Wells. Wells is extremely talented and could step in and help an NFL team right away. In each of his three seasons at Ohio State, Wells has averaged at least 5.5 yards per carry in each season.
3. LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh
After an impressive freshman season, LeSean McCoy exploded in his sophomore season. The 5-foot-11, 210 pound McCoy had nearly 1500 rushing yards to go with 21 touchdowns. He had at least one touchdown in all but one game this season for Pittsburgh.
4. Shonn Greene, Iowa
Shonn Greene didn’t do much in his first two seasons at Iowa. However, in his junior season, Green went from anonymity to the Heisman conversation. Green finished the season with over 1800 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns.
5. Donald Brown, Connecticut
Although he didn’t get much publicity, Donald Brown of Connecticut had an amazing season in his junior campaign which put definitely caught the attention of NFL scouts. He finished the year with 18 touchdowns and more than 2000 rushing yards.
