Ell’s Top 5 Running Backs NFL Draft 2022

1. Breece Hall, Iowa State

Strength: workhorse, running power                      

Weakness: high mileage, pass blocking

Draft Projection: Late 1^st Round – 2^nd Round

2. Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&M

Strength: size/speed balance, pass catching        

Weakness: pass blocking, acceleration

Draft Projection: 2^nd Round

3. Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State

Strength: aggressive run style, shifty feet              

Weakness: pass blocking, size (for running style)

Draft Projection: Late 1^st Round – 2^nd Round

4. Kylen Williams, Notre Dame

Strength: speed, dual threat                                      

Weakness: size

Draft Projection: Late 2^nd Round – 3^rd Round

5. James Cook, Georgia

Strength: speed, pass catching                                  

Weakness: strength, pass blocking

Draft Projection: 3^rd Round – 4^th Round

Position Grade: B

Despite RBs losing value, this class could provide some exciting runners like Williams and Cook who might be sharing carries with veterans and a bell cow like Hall who could lead a team in carries. However, they all could get significant roles in the right system, especially Spiller with three-down potential and Walker III who is a personal favorite due to his running style; he might have some beast mode plays.