Mel Kiper's list of top Junior RB's

Mel Kiper's list of top Junior Running backs.

Running Back1. Carnell Williams, Auburn -- 5-11, 200...Tremendous natural running ability with his balance, vision and instincts. Williams has quickness but not tremendous speed, but he can outrun defenders. Cadillac has very few peers as a pure runner and the only question is his hands out of the backfield and his ability to be a factor in the passing game. Would be a first-round pick if he declared for the draft.

2. Steven Jackson, Oregon State -- Fits the Ricky Williams mold at 6-2, 230 and is not just a straight-ahead runner. Jackson has the hip flexibility to can make defenders miss and is also adept at catching the ball out of the backfield. More of a between-the-tackles runner with the ability to bounce the ball outside. Also looks like a first-round pick if he comes out.

3. Kevin Jones, Virginia Tech -- A little upright with his running style, but tremendously athletic with game-breaking speed and the ability to catch the ball and block. A complete player.

4. Cedric Benson, Texas -- The more you watch him the more you like him. A three-year starter who can pick up the tough yards inside, Benson can also get outside when called upon. Has good body lean and patience hitting the hole, and played as well as any back in the country over the last few weeks of the season. Looks like a late-first or early-second round pick should he declare.

5. Ronnie Brown, Auburn -- Rushed for 13 TDs and over 1,000 yards as a sophomore while filling in for Cadillac Williams but fell off the radar a little this year behind Williams and Brandon Jacobs. Had some minor injuries that also limited his production, but with his size (6-1, 222) and explosiveness he could still push his way into the early-to-mid second round should he come out. If he returns, though, he will be one of the top runners in the nation next season.Others of note: Walter Reyes, Syracuse; Darren Sproles, Kansas State; Anthony Davis, Wisconsin

 

my list of top backs(note this is totally biased)
1. Jarrett Payton(he is a UM back, and son of former bear great, cant argue with DNA).
2. Everybody else

 

Tantum bell oklahoma st rb if he declares could be first round.

 

CADDILAC WILLIAMS, STUD RB, besides what better name is there for a RB besides LaDanian Tomlinson

 

There's a lot of buzz that the Lion's will pick Oregon State's Steven Jackson with the 6th pick. 6'2" and 230 with hands for the WCO.