2024 NFL Draft Prospects: Raheim Sanders, Will Shipley, Miyan Williams

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.

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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.

Raheim Sanders (Arkansas)

The big-bodied Raheim Sanders (6’2″, 221) was productive in a complementary role in 2021 before taking over the lead-back role last year. He finished with 224-1,466-10 and 27 catches in a Razorbacks offense that features a lot of RPOs and zone concepts. Despite his size, Sanders manages to run with a relatively low pad level due to his knee bend and impressive flexibility. He has a patient running style and solid leg drive after contact, although he isn’t quite the punisher or pile-mover his size would suggest.

Will Shipley (Clemson)

Will Shipley’s been the lead back at Clemson for the past two years, with escalating production; last season’s 211-1,171-15 line (with 37 receptions) is one of the best among top prospects. His size is relatively average, but he runs with impressive burst, quick feet, a violent style and a sense of urgency that should endear him to pro teams. Blocking can be an issue, both in terms of technique and anchor strength, but his versatility as a runner, receiver and even kick returner should allow him to carve out a niche at the next level.

Miyan Williams (Ohio State)

A short, compact runner at 5’9′, 225 pounds, Williams got more chances to impress last season due to Henderson’s injuries. He totaled over 100 yards in five of six games with over 10 carries, finishing with 128-825-14. He’s the type of player his frame would suggest, with solid knee bend, a low center of gravity, a physical approach and very impressive contact balance to break tackles. He hasn’t been much of a factor as a receiver, but his pro-ready style and excellent ball security (no career fumbles) should allow him to serve as the power back in a pro team’s rotation.