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Top running backs in the draft

GFAN52 : 3/18/2024 5:19 pm

1. Trey Benson - Florida State
2. Will Shipley - Clemson
3. Blake Corum - Michigan
4. Frank Gore Jr. - Southern Mississippi
5. Jaylen Wright - Tennessee
6. Ray Davis - Kentucky
7. Bucky Irving - Oregon
8. Tyrone Tracy Jr. - Purdue
9. Jonathon Brooks - Texas
10. Braelon Allen - Wisconsin (If the Giants are looking for a Brandon Jacobs sized running back)
At 6-1 1/4 and 235 pounds, the Wisconsin product is one of the bigger running backs in this class -- measuring similarly to Le'Veon Bell, a second-round pick back in 2013. The downhill runner has great footwork and vision. Plus, he's tough to tackle in the open field. In his three seasons with the Badgers, Allen posted the second-most rushing yards and TDs in the Power Five conferences.
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That dude is not a Brandon Jacobs sized RB

robbieballs2003 : 3/18/2024 5:24 pm : link

In fact,

robbieballs2003 : 3/18/2024 5:28 pm : link

that pretty damn close to Barkley.

RE: That dude is not a Brandon Jacobs sized RB

GFAN52 : 3/18/2024 5:28 pm : link

In comment 16437854 robbieballs2003 said:

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For this draft, yes not obviously in Brandon's actual height/weight.

This draft for RBs

Amtoft : 3/18/2024 5:29 pm : link

won't be nearly as good as next year. Some good RBs coming next year. I would move Jaylen Wright up. He is my favorite in this draft, but there isn't a Brandon Jacobs in this draft. I am intrigued by Marshawn Lloyd also. Bigger back with good speed and hands, but hasn't stayed healthy.

Braelon Allen is a beast

Tim in Eternal Blue : 3/18/2024 5:30 pm : link

And a steal in the 4th round.

Major sleeper here

Earl the goat : 3/18/2024 5:54 pm : link

Kimani Vidal from Troy and Jawhar Jordan from Oregon st

How about Audric Estime

section125 : 3/18/2024 5:58 pm : link

from Notre Dame? He sure looked pretty good to me, he checks in at 227.

Running Backs like Brandon Jacobs

barens : 3/18/2024 6:34 pm : link

don't come around often. Players with his build aren't really supposed to play the position.

I want Marvin Jr

Giantimistic : 3/18/2024 6:36 pm : link

And frank gore jr. Running behind Jon Runyon.

RE: I want Marvin Jr

Giantimistic : 3/18/2024 6:37 pm : link

In comment 16437955 Giantimistic said:

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And frank gore jr. Running behind Jon Runyon.

Forgot about Jerry Rice kid as well.

What other kids are in this draft.

RE: RE: I want Marvin Jr

Angel Eyes : 3/18/2024 6:42 pm : link

In comment 16437957 Giantimistic said:

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In comment 16437955 Giantimistic said:

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And frank gore jr. Running behind Jon Runyon.

Forgot about Jerry Rice kid as well.

What other kids are in this draft.

Ron Stone's son, also named Ron Stone, is an edge rusher from Washington State.

RB with

solarmike : 3/18/2024 6:57 pm : link

I remember Ron Dayne, I'd like to see an RB with 2/3 less miles with similar attributes. I like the idea of a N-S runner who can bang the line for short yardage. A hammer.

We have Singletary and other talent. We need a a guy who does not need a tush push. 4th and 1 for a 1st Down or TD.

Or bring in a NYG of The Fridge? Sexy Dexy?

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I don't think the Giants value the position RB as much as the fans

Fishmanjim57 : 3/18/2024 7:05 pm : link

Acquiring a player like Devin Singletary, who wants to play for the Giants unlike the person who held that position, and I doubt that the Giants hold that position as a priority in the Draft. Singletary is a year younger than the man who held that position, and he is fully healthy.
Let's concentrate on the positions that are the highest priorities, rather than concern ourselves who's going to replace Barkley.

Ray Davis

Maggot Brain : 3/18/2024 7:19 pm : link

one-cut slasher with vision.
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Not sure why Jonathon Brooks is #9 on your rankings

Anakim : 3/18/2024 7:57 pm : link

But I think he's the best RB in this year's Draft and the guy with the most potential

RE: Major sleeper here

bw in dc : 3/18/2024 8:17 pm : link

In comment 16437913 Earl the goat said:

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Kimani Vidal from Troy and Jawhar Jordan from Oregon st

Vidal is an interesting call. I saw JMU completely stymie him, but in the Sun Belt Championship he ran wild against App State. He's had some games where he just runs wild. Tough kid.

RE: Not sure why Jonathon Brooks is #9 on your rankings

Anakim : 3/18/2024 8:37 pm : link

In comment 16438051 Anakim said:

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But I think he's the best RB in this year's Draft and the guy with the most potential

Sorry, missed the link. Yeah, the ACL tear is an issue, but talent-wise, Brooks is head and shoulders above all the other RBs.

Jaylen Wright has all the tools

BCD : 3/18/2024 8:38 pm : link

and is the sleeper of the group ....he's going to be very productive in the NFL...ps not saying all this because I coached him in pop warner and high school.

Wright

Jonesin 4 A Ship : 3/19/2024 12:20 am : link

Is definitely who I am hoping for.

Dylan Laube out of powerhouse New Hampshire...

Milton : 3/19/2024 10:10 am : link

Could be a late round sleeper. He's THR's 14th ranked RB (167th overall) and GBN's 19th ranked RB (235th overall).

RE: Jaylen Wright has all the tools

bw in dc : 3/19/2024 10:20 am : link

In comment 16438128 BCD said:

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and is the sleeper of the group ....he's going to be very productive in the NFL...ps not saying all this because I coached him in pop warner and high school.

Really? Nice.

He's not a sleeper. It's just the RB class is getting overshadowed by the deeper positions.

Laube ran an unimpressive 4.54 forty at the combine...

Milton : 3/19/2024 10:34 am : link

But, among RBs who tested, he had the best short shuttle, (Gettleman's favorite event), the second best 10-yard split (Coughlin's favorite), and third best 3-Cone (Reese's favorite). He has excellent hands and has experience as a return man.