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2017 NFL Draft: Top 50 Prospects Halfway through Season

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers during the third quarter at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cole Elsasser-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers during the third quarter at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cole Elsasser-USA TODAY Sports /

There are plenty of top-tier running backs in this draft class, but one guy that’s starting to make noise as a potential first-round pick is Oregon’s Royce Freeman.

Freeman has great size for an NFL running back coming in at 5’11” and 230 pounds. Despite that size, the Oregon running back is also surprisingly quick, showcasing some nice cuts when he sees a hole to break off big plays.

There are some questions about whether or not Freeman can be an every-down back. He’s unproven in pass protection and has very rarely caught passes out of the backfield this season.

Still, with that size, speed and vision, Freeman is an awfully appealing prospect at the position.

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