2009 NFL Draft Top RB Prospects

1. Chris Wells- Ohio State (6'1", 235 lbs.)
Is a massive and bruising runner who surprisingly has above average break away speed. His cutback ability is also good for his size. Has great vision when running between the tackles. Had an extremely productive career at Ohio State. Has questionable competitiveness and fumbles too much. Needs to improve in his receiving.

2. Knowshon Moreno- Georgia (5'11", 215 lbs.)
Had outstanding production in the SEC in only two years. Possesses elite lateral cutback ability. Runs extremely hard and not afraid to run over players. His passion for the game and leadership is outstanding. Has good vision and is not afraid to run between the tackles. Is a three down back who is great in the passing game as a blocker or receiver. Lacks ideal break away speed.

3. Donald Brown- Connecticut (5'10", 210 lbs.)
Led the nation in rushing with over 2,000 yards in 2008 who was a relative unknown before. Has elite vision and unbelievable patience. Possess a bruising stiff arm. Has slightly above average speed and quickness and is not afraid get physical. Can be effective in the passing game. Considered a very safe pick who will immediately contribute and is very coach-able.

4. LeSean McCoy- Pitt (5'10", 200 lbs.)
A very shifty runner with good breakaway speed. Was very productive at Pitt. Is a premier pass catching running back. Has decent vision. Needs to improve toughness. Would fit best in a system with a bruising back to complement him.

5. Andre Brown- N.C. State (6'0", 225 lbs.)
Has ideal size and bulk. Has an exceptional size/speed combo. Is an every down back who is effective in blocking and catching the ball out of the backfield. Is not very shifty but this is not very concerning due to his overall completeness. His production was not great but he was not fully utilized at N.C. State.

6. Glenn Coffee- Alabama (6'0", 210 lbs.)
Pound for pound the toughest running back in the country. Is very bruising and has a frame to add more weight. Has above average breakaway speed. Was very productive and underrated at Alabama. Not very shifty. Needs to improve his vision and receiving skills.

7. Shonn Greene- Iowa (5'10", 230 lbs.)
Had outstanding production his senior year while rushing for almost 2,000 yards. Is a brusing back who can run linebackers over. Has very good vision when following his blockers. Has decent balance. Is not very explosive though. Has below average speed and lateral quickness. Needs to work on his pass blocking and receiving. Is best suited in running back by committee system.

8. Cedric Peerman- Virginia (5'9", 215 lbs.)
Undersized vertically but has great bulk. Has an excellent strength/speed combo. Was the second strongest and second fastest running back at the combine this year. Has above average vision. Has good balance but not very shifty. Not effective in the passing game. Had only average production in college.

9. Jeremiah Johnson- Oregon (5'9", 205 lbs.)
Extremely quick laterally and has exceptional breakaway speed. Very explosive and flashy. Had great production his senior year. Has good vision. Lacks ideal size. Not effective in the passing game. Ideal in a running back by committee system.

10. Kory Sheets- Purdue (5'11, 205 lbs.)
Had elite production in his time at Purdue. Is extremely shifty and has a second gear in the open field. Has a very effective stiff arm for a back his size. Possess good hands when catching the ball and is an average pass blocker. Needs to improve vision though and run between the tackles more often. Has serious character concerns too. Could potentially be an every down back.

11. Rashad Jennings- Liberty (6'1", 230 lbs.)
Has a massive frame and is very powerful. Had great production and originally was on the Pitt squad. Has very good vision and is patient in allowing for blocks to develop, which many larger backs do not possess. Lacks explosivness though and is not a breakaway threat. Was not used too much in the passing game. His a great character though who transferred to Liberty to be closer to home for his ailing father.

12. Mike Goodson- Texas A&M (6'0", 205 lbs.)
Extremely elusive and shifty and has good straightline speed. Has a very effective stiff arm and has good balance. Is very effective in the passing game. Needs to improve his vision. His production was very subpar in college though and has a very questionable character.

13. Arian Foster- Tennessee (6'1", 225 lbs.)
Has exceptional size and was extremely productive in college. Is a powerful runner who has good balance and is patient when following his blockers. Has very good hands and is an effective pass blocker. Not very explosive though. Lacks ideal speed and quickness.

14. Javon Ringer- Michigan State (5'9", 205 lbs.)
Had outstanding production in college. While he is undersized he gives his all every play. Has very good vision and is patient. Not explosive and has no breakaway speed. Relies on effort, balance, and vsion.

15. James Davis- Clemson (5'11", 215 lbs.)
Had very good production in college. Has average speed, toughness, and vision. Not very shifty. Needs to improve his pass blocking and receiving skills.