NFL Draft 2017: Ranking the top 10 running backs

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Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

Most would agree that Leonard Fournette is the best running back in the draft. He has top 10 potential and was one hell of a force to deal with at LSU.

In 2016, Fournette ran for 843 yards and eight touchdowns. He didn’t play in six games for LSU in 2016. In 2015 he ran for 1,953 yards and 22 touchdowns. Many thought he would go pro after his 2015 season. He decided to stay and while his stats did not come close to matching his stats from the year prior, his draft stock didn’t take a hit.

Fournette to put it simply is a wrecking ball. He is 6-foot-1, 240 pounds. He is super strong as he has shown by quite literally throwing tacklers off of him. Fournette has deceptive speed as well. Once he gets going downfield it is hard to catch him, let alone stop him.

He will have to adjust to the NFL like any other player. With that means he will have to be consistent, which he was anything but in his last season at LSU. Injuries plagued his final season more than he would have liked. Staying healthy and being a consistent runner will go a long way to help Fournette.

Fournette does have a lot of hype surrounding him as well. Fournette has a lot to live up to, but he is a first round pick.

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