2017 NFL Draft: 10 Most underrated prospects heading into offseason

This year’s running back class is the best I’ve scouted since I started doing this before the 2013 NFL draft. Guys like Leonard Fournette and Dalvin Cook have the potential to be perennial All-Pro players, but there are a few other hidden gems in this class.

With so many running backs to scout, one guy who has probably slipped through the cracks for a few scouts and draft analysts is Tennessee’s Alvin Kamara. He started the season playing behind the talented Jalen Hurd, but went on a tear to end the regular season, scoring nine touchdowns in the team’s last five games prior to the Music City Bowl.

The first thing that stands out when watching Kamara on film is his exceptional balance. Kamara keeps his feet moving through contact to help him stay upright and pick up extra yards. He also has great vision to find an opening and exploit it for a big play.

Kamara can pretty much do it all on the field, as he’s shown this season that he’s more than capable of running, catching and even blocking. The argument some scouts may have is that he’s a jack of all trades, but a master of none.

That’s not necessarily a bad problem to have, especially for a team that doesn’t need to lean on Kamara as a workhorse back. For any team looking for a running back to add into a rotation while giving him 10-15 touches a game, Kamara could quickly become a key contributor for them.