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NFL Draft 2017: Ranking the top 10 running backs

By Jordan Luth

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
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 /
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Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns running back D’Onta Foreman (33) runs during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns running back D’Onta Foreman (33) runs during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

D’Onta Foreman’s style of play is similar to that of a freight train. When he gets the ball he is one hard man to bring down.

After having a great 2016 season, Foreman declared for the NFL draft. In 2016 he rushed for 2,028 yards and 15 touchdowns. He ran for at least 120 yards in every game he played. He also had one game where he rushed for 341 yards and three scores.

Foreman is built like a tank. He has a huge frame and weighs in at about 230 lbs. For being such a big guy he is very agile when he runs. He is a rough and tough runner that will bump off of tacklers when he is in stride. He won’t beat you with speed, but he is one powerful back.

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There are times when it seems Foreman tries to run a different style then what he is good at. He tries to play with speed when he is really a power back. He doesn’t have explosive speed but can lay big hits as he runs. Foreman is also terrible as a pass catcher. That doesn’t help his stock at all.

He is not a first round talent and may not be a second round talent either. He will probably fall around the third or fourth round.

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