Pro Football  Draft Guide –  At worst, he’s an explosive committee back. But if he can adjust to the physicality of the NFL and take more pride as a pass protector (both within his capabilities) he could become a 3-down star.

From nfl.com - Electrifying runner who truly runs with his own style - it's obvious that he has love for the game. High risk-high reward player who loves to reverse field on the entire defense. A decorated track star who displays obvious explosion every time he touches the ball. \

Explosive and quick-twitched off the snap. Can accelerate to top speed quickly / neutralizes the negative effects of his small frame by lowering his pad level into hits. So explosive with so much leg drive that he can run over linebackers - but he prefers to use his agility to make guys miss. Just as electric working as a receiver out of the backfield or in the slot, and could be used in a variety of alignments early in his career.

 Relies heavily on his athletic ability and runs with a very unconventional style that could get him in trouble at the next level. Will allow his pad level to get high when changing directions downfield, and get caught off guard at the next level. Not content with a 2-to-3-yard gain and cross the field to try and make something out of nothing (another habit likely to backfire in the NFL). Must be more patient & let the plays and blocks come to him and play within a scheme, rather than try to make everything happen all the time.

PFW Scout's Candid Comment: "Miller did not practice a lot. We wore a harness all year on his shoulder. He'd turn on contact. I don't question his toughness playing through the injury. He played hurt. He's not a power back, but he'll hit it  up in there hard."

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  (Coming back from shoulder surgery). Still has upside left. Can play play on 3 downs and, if kept fresh, in a committee situation could be a premier big-play threat.

From nfl.com - Had played sparingly in more of a scatback role prior to this year, but showed that he is a true starting tailback who possesses many traits of a first rounder. While there’s debate about the risk of investing an early round selection on backs with traditionally short shelf lives, Miller has put together enough solid tape to warrant a late first-round value .

Has track speed (& experience). Once in the open field, he is a threat to take it the distance – more than a straight-line, long-speed runner; has even more impressive quickness off the snap and in tight areas to stay clear and productive. Very smooth and impressive off the snap / gets to top speed quickly and can pick his spots at full speed. Hardly ever gets nailed in the backfield and usually gets positive yardage on each carry. A very efficient runner with a natural feel for maneuvering his way through the box.

There’s only one full season of tape on him, and he was rather ineffective as a runner prior to this year. Relies on speed and leg drive to gain yards. Won't be able to juke linebackers or bail himself out of bad spots at the next level. Runs like a power back at times, which – given his lack of heft - could be a liability at the next level.

PFW Scout's Candid Comment: "Polk has really good feet in and out of the hole. He has pretty good speed. He has vision. He can jump cut. They have no offensive line. He is creating all his yards on his own."

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  Durability and lack of speed are concerns, but Polk has the tools to be a three-down back and should thrive in a zone scheme.

From nfl.com - Rising quickly un the boards after really standing out as an impact running back and future NFL starter in his senior year. Rushed for nearly 1500 yards in his last year and displayed many highly sought-after traits for a pro running back.

Has ideal size to carry the load as a starter. Well put together and looks to be more of a compact, agile athlete than a power back. An all-around player who doesn't necessarily excel in one specific aspect of his game but does many things at a high level and is capable of playing within a variety of schemes. Qoff the ball and a natural runner between the tackles. Prefers to kick it outside to gain an edge but can be productive inside and is a heavy runner who is tough to bring down. Patient with smooth footwork that allows him to throttle down and wait for blockers and plays to develop.

Only displayed elite ability in his last year and was a slow developer up to that point. Decent in pass pro but can struggle with his technique at times. He has the anchor and thigh strength to leverage under bigger rushers, but he needs to work on squaring up defenders as a blocker instead of chipping them as they run by. Lacks elite speed in the open field and, although he is explosive in short area movements, he won't be able to accelerate past pursuing safeties who have an angle on him.

Pro Day -The diminutive James posted 4.42 and 4.41 marks in the 40-yard dash, a 34-inch vertical jump and 16 strengths reps. He was extremely quick in position drills and caught the ball well, establishing himself as a second- or third-round pick.

PFW Scout's Candid Comment: "Is faster than you think. Watch all his long runs. He plays fast.

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  A bigger risk than his production suggests. Will likely top out as a dangerous weapon in spot duty but would be a stretch to play full-time

From nfl.com - Has been the most electric and productive player on a very impressive Oregon offense. An ideal fit for the unique Oregon zone blocking scheme / has displayed many traits that are transferable to the NFL. Teams could get hung up on his size and question whether he was “good on his own” or simply the beneficiary of Oregon’s spread-option offense,

Quick and decisive back who looks to be productive each time he touches the ball. Can get to full speed quickly off the snap and doesn't hesitate when hitting the LOS. Will make splash plays out of nothing /has the uncanny knack to turn broken plays into positive ones. Better between the tackles than his frame would suggest - uses a quick shuffle to avoid trash or zip thru an open lane. Once through the line, he can make things happen on his own downfield, and routinely had runs of 20-plus yards. A consummate threat to score, with the foot quickness and breakout speed to gain the edge and turn it up field.

Had fumbling issues throughout his career…but looks conscious of keeping the ball high and tight to his frame, and has very good all-around strength, but lacks the arm strength to secure the ball after big hits. A willing and technical blocker in pass pro but simply lacks the bulk or anchor to be successful there at the next level.

Pro Day — Pierce ran the 40-yard dash in 4.50 seconds going uphill and 4.34 seconds going downhill. He completed the short shuttle in 4.7 seconds and the three-cone in 7.53 seconds. Pierce had a good workout and should be selected around the fifth round of April’s draft.

PFW Scout's Candid Comment: "Pierce was real disappointing. He is not tough at all running between the tackles. He loves to bounce runs outside. He has an NFL body and looks the part, but he has to find his heart if he wants to play here. I don't know if he will. Someone will get enamored with him (though)."

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  Probably will be restricted to a zone blocking scheme, He has the potential to be a quality early-down runner, but has a ways to go before he’s well-rounded enough to play on third down.

From nfl.com - Athletic but had a tough time staying healthy at Temple. Good vision and can cut back across the field when jammed up. Not very powerful – better off working within a one-cut-&-go zone-blocking offense. Has mid-round value and could go as high as the third.

An upright, one-cut runner with a good feel for working between the tackles. Has a natural lean to cut up and avoid trash at the POA, and does a good job of bracing for contact to deliver blows. A natural mover in short areas who should be productive in the right scheme. Can elude in space and has a feel for getting to daylight.  Won’t be capable of many big-time plays due to average speed. Struggles to recognize blitzers and has a tough time with knee bend.

Pro Day - Martin’s NFL outlook is significantly brighter (than QB Moore), as he ranks among the draft’s top running backs. He kept all his combine marks, but he had a very good workout and was exceptional in catching drills.

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  No superstar, but he’s a tough runner and versatile contributor who could end up providing 3-down value.

From nfl.com - Had great production toward the end of his career (1299 yards and 16 TDs). Strong athlete with footwork  his most outstanding trait. Can make people miss in the open field and in tight spaces. Effective between the tackles / can burst through the lane to take it the distance. What stands out most about Martin is his decisiveness as a ball carrier - he often hits the hole hard. A natural with the ball in his hands and will bring value as a special teams player, (either as a returner or in the coverage game). Though ball security has been a past concern, he is an overall solid back and projects to the second round due to his versatility.

Highly productive back with a polished all-around game. Looks and plays like a starting NFL back. A reliable runner when closing out games. Careful with the ball and a very savvy runner between the tackles with the athletic ability to break it outside.  But a very traditional back who is not extremely explosive. Good in all facets, but some scouts will knock him for not being "outstanding" in any one particular area.

Pro Football  Draft Guide – Physically, he’s among the top five backs in this draft. But Pead will only be a change-of-pace/third down back until he starts doing the little things.

From nfl.com - Explosive, electrifying running back who has produced in all areas. He can catch the ball out of the backfield, make a guy miss and turn upfield for a score, or make big plays running inside the tackles. Uses his vision and athletic ability to find a hole and once there has the long speed to take it the distance. A few question marks around his skill-set and he has shown the tendency to disappear at times. But his natural athletic ability and production should make him a top 3 RB with second-round value.

Pead has an initial step out of his stance that is comparable to some of the best backs currently in the league. Hits the hole explosively and gets to top speed quickly, Good vision once he gets through the hole, with the foot quickness and lateral agility to make the first defender miss. Also careful to stick his foot in the ground and get upfield to pick up yards. Can dance around defenders but prefers to cut once and go. Can get the edge on a defense and then turn on the jets. His burst, footwork and vision allow him to be a viable pass-catching option out of the backfield. Likely to catch a lot of passes at the next level.

But not a willing blocker / barely displaying the strength to stall rushers when he does step in. Limited experience catching passes out of the backfield. A bit undersized / hasn't been hit enough times in college to get a feel for what his durability will be like at the next level.

Pro Day — He ran 4.55- and 4.53-second 40-yard dashes and had a 6.99-second three-cone drill. Ballard looked very good in a blitz pick-up drill and caught the ball well. He has good quickness and really helped himself with this workout. He would probably be picked at the top of the second round if he were a lineman, but will probably be picked in the third round despite being a second-round talent. He’s a top-10 back overall.

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  Has a chance to stick as a #2 back and could be a borderline feature back on a team that utilizes a lot of inside zone runs.

From nfl.com - Big back who is very effective running between the tackles and could be a reliable third-down option (i.e.  athletic in space and understands how to block in the pass game). Has late-round value to a running back-needy team.

Very instinctive runner - looks natural to sift through defenders who get into the backfield early/ shows a good burst breaking through the line. A good open field runner with some deceptive juke moves that he will put on bigger players. Carries the ball high /protects the ball inside. Valuable as a big body willing to block oncoming LB’s in pass pro, and is also a good check-down option in the pass game. A willing special teamer who likes to fly around and seeks contact.

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  A "take what's there" type of runner. Will be popular with coaches...Projects as a quality committee RB.

From nfl.com - Hampered by turmoil and change at Tennessee. Despite this, he consistently demonstrated he could run between the tackles and block, with the overall savvy to compete and find a role in the NFL. Expect him to be taken in the late rounds for a team looking to take a mature player who can immediately step in and compete for a backup and special teams role.

A savvy and experienced runner who’ll take what he can get from a defense. Elusive for a bigger runner and knows how to pick his spots and burst through the hole. At the second level he can juke linebackers and run through them for positive yards. A reliable and consistent back who takes care of the ball.

But far from electric - always faced pressure from younger and more talented backs to take his job in college. Will need to show he can contribute on special teams to make a 53 man roster.

Pro Day - Stood on everything from combine, except he ran a 4.33 short shuttle and 7.33 cone drill. He didn’t have the right shoes on for that drill, but he’ll be there March 28 and I expect he’ll run again. He caught the ball well in drills as an RB and showed good quickness. He’s probably a middle of the second day type of guy: lower third-round pick, top of the fourth.

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  Figures to be a reliable committee-back who can be an asset in the passing game. Not a lot of upside though.

From nfl.com - A well-rounded back who can block, run and catch the ball out of the backfield. Great size and productive as a pass catcher throughout his career. Highly elusive in the open field and understands the nuances of short-intermediate running back routes in the passing game. Ideal for a screen-heavy team, due to reliable hands / has the patience to wait for plays to develop. Likes to bounce outside, (sometimes too quickly), but he is effective when doing so. Knocks on his inside game which will keep him from getting drafted as an every-down back but does bring value as an effective (though not very explosive) returner.

A big and athletic back who hits the hole hard and is elusive for a man of his size. One of those natural runners who understands when to weave and when to power-up. Has been highly productive / his style of running with leg-power makes him a reliable short-yardage option early in his career.

Not a burner (slow-footed at times). He usually picks his spots, but he can be hesitant in the backfield. Despite his size, he struggles as a pass protector at times. Takes him a few steps to reach full speed, and he won't be a threat to take it the distance at the next level.

Pro Day — Rainey, a world-class sprinter, ran 4.41 and 4.35 in the 40, did a 4.10 shuttle drill, and worked out at WR, where he showed good pass-catching skills. Should be a third-round pick.

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  Between character and medical concerns, he'd figure to be off most boards. But someone is sure to roll the dice on him as a potential game-breraker in return game and as a situational specialist,.

From nfl.com - Like his teammate Jeff Demps, is a burner but, unlike Demps, his track-speed translates to the football field. While not nearly as big as Percy Harvin, Rainey has similar traits. He uses his supreme agility and foot quickness to make guys miss and make an electric play whenever he touches the ball. Could move up into the middle rounds if he continues to flash his athletic ability between the end of the season and the draft.

Quick to make a decision off the snap and hit the hole hard. Usually looks to get the edge (and almost always does). Very effective short-area mover who can ignite a two-step power move to beat a defender laterally and gain the edge. Explosion is obvious every time he sticks his toes in the ground. Always a threat to get the edge, make one quick inside move, and take it the distance. A straight-line runner but elusive and make defenders miss in the open field. A good route runner out of the backfield and  slot.

 But he is undersized and it shows when he tries to run inside or pass protect. Almost always looks to get outside and will go down on contact when running in the box. Not willing or able to block and will get overpowered at the next level. Strictly a work-in-space player who would have a hard time playing as a traditional running back.