With the college football season approaching, it’s time to take a deeper look at some of the top NFL Draft-eligible players at each position. This will help us assemble an early list of prospects to watch this fall.
- 2024 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch: QB | WR | TE
- Dynasty Startup Draft Primers: QB | RB | WR | TE
- Dynasty Rookie Primers: QB | RB | WR | TE
- Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator
2024 NFL Draft: Running Back Prospects to Watch
Below are 2024 NFL Draft-eligible running backs who I’ll be keeping an eye on this coming season.
Donovan Edwards (Michigan)
Edwards played relatively sparingly to start the 2023 season but went over 100 yards in each game in which he carried the ball 15 or more times, finishing the year with 70 carries for 520 yards and three touchdowns over the Wolverines’ final three games. At 6’1″, 204 pounds, he has a bigger body than Corum and can run a little bit high and narrow at times. Yet, he punishes defenders when he gets a head of steam, has some elusiveness once he gets out into the open and finishes runs with physicality.
Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Mississippi)
I was surprised to see Frank Gore Jr. return to school, as he has been productive for each of the past three seasons and finished last year with a 329-yard bowl game performance after a 199-yard season finale. He’s one of the smaller backs in the class at 5’8″, 195 pounds, but he gained nearly 1,000 yards after contact last year. A smooth accelerator who gets behind his pads and falls forward consistently, teams will appreciate his straightforward approach and impressive leg drive. He’s also never dropped a pass, with 48 career catches.
TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State)
After a monster 2021 season (183-1,248-15), TreVeyon Henderson dealt with injuries last season and saw his output fall dramatically. He’ll share snaps with Miyan Williams, but look for Henderson to get the lion’s share of touches. He’s not the most powerful back in the class but shows impressive burst and long speed in Ryan Day’s zone-heavy, shotgun-based offense. He is also a capable receiver. It’ll be interesting to see whether Henderson can stay healthy and recover his 2021 form, despite losing a considerable amount of high-end talent on the Buckeyes’ offense.
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