The Eagles need to draft a running back, but which one should they take. Here are the top running backs in the upcoming NFL draft acording to Sports Illustrated.
LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh: (5-11, 210) McCoy has the uncanny ability to turn negative plays into big gains. As an inside runner, he shows the requisite toughness and power to grind it out persistently between the tackles. With better than advertised receiving skills, he is a dangerous threat out of the backfield. Though he entered the draft with little fanfare, McCoy is a special talent who could be the top back taken.
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Chris "Beanie" Wells, Ohio State: (6-1, 237) Wells ran for nearly 1,200 yards last season, despite missing three games with a foot injury. Though Wells' injury history is a concern, scouts cite his production when healthy as an indication he has the potential to be an outstanding feature back. As a tough, hard-nosed runner with deceptive quickness and elusiveness, Wells is a grinder who flashes big play ability. With more teams opting for two-back systems, Wells may thrive as a smash-mouth, complementary runner.
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Knowshon Moreno, Georgia: (5-11, 208) He rushed for 1,400 yards with 14 touchdowns as a redshirt sophomore in the rugged SEC. Though he has the appearance of a change-of-pace runner, his ferocious running style makes him suited to carry the load as a feature back. Additionally, his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield makes him a rare "three-down" threat in the lineup. He could make an instant impact as a rookie, which is why many teams will consider him the top back available.
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Donald Brown, Connecticut: (5-10, 210) An electrifying runner with excellent quickness, Brown led the nation in rushing and spearheaded the Huskies' offense last season. Though his pinball running style occasionally results in negative plays, Brown's elusiveness makes him a dangerous playmaker capable of breaking off big runs. Scouts have to reconcile whether he can handle the workload as a feature back.
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James Davis of Clemson: A nifty cutback runner with excellent vision and running skills, Davis finds a way to slither through creases to get to the second level. He may never develop into a front-line starter, but he could blossom into a solid complementary runner in the right system.
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Javon Ringer, Michigan State: (5-9, 205) The Spartans' workhorse lacks the sizzle of some other runners, but he can be productive. He grinds out tough yards between the tackles and flashes nifty footwork and quickness in the hole. Although Ringer lacks the breakaway speed to take it the distance, look for him to get consideration near the top of the third round.
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Shonn Greene, Iowa: (5-11, 235) The Big Ten rushing leader ran roughshod through the league enroute to 1,729 rushing yards. Although Greene lacks elite top speed, he is a highly productive runner due to his superb vision, instincts and cutback ability. He is regarded as one of the best finishers in the game, and has a knack for gaining yards after contact. While some scouts have concerns about Greene's work ethic and character, his talent and upside make him worthy of consideration in the second round.
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Arian Foster of Tennessee
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