Running Backs to watch at the NFL Combine
2 min readMar 3, 2022
By Brandon Lane
RACHAAD WHITE
RB, Arizona State Sun Devils, 6' 2", 210 lbs
2021 Season Stats
182 Rushing ATT, 1,006 YDS, 15 TD, 5.5 AVG
During his two seasons with the Sun Devils he carried the ball 224 times for 1,426 yards and 20 rushing TDs in 15 games while catching 51 balls for 607 yards and an additional two TDs.
PROS
- Uber athletic and could see his stock rise at the combine with a good showing
- One of the top receiving backs in the class
- Strong & Fast
CONS
- Lacks explosiveness and vision between the tackles
- Needs to work on pass protection
JEROME FORD
RB, Cincinnati Bearcats, 5' 11", 220 lbs
2021 Season Stats
215 Rushing ATT, 1,319 YDS, 19 TD, 6.1 AVG
Ford racked up 1315 yards and 19 touchdowns on 215 carries wrapping up a spectacular season for Cincinnati. Those eye-popping numbers have him as a top Running Back prospect in this years draft.
PROS
- Top speed in the class
- Big play ability with home-run breakaway speed
- Solid blocker
CONS
- Doesn’t always hit the hole between the tackles and needs to work on vision
- Questionable pass catcher
