2018 NFL Draft: Ranking the Top 10 running backs
By Dana Becker
The numbers Ronald Jones II posted this past season were that of a future NFL star, running for 1,550 yards and scoring 19 touchdowns. He also showed his versatility with 14 receptions, averaging over 13 yards per catch for the Trojans playing alongside Sam Darnold.
Jones recorded back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, averaging over six yards per carry for his three-year career. He totaled 3,921 yards and 42 touchdowns for Southern Cal.
What really made the Texas native standout was his ability for the big-play. He averaged 12 yards in a win vs. Arizona State, recording 216 yards on 18 carries. Jones also had a 14-carry, 128-yard showing with an 86-yard run vs. Washington State, rushing for at least seven yards a carry in two other games this past year.
For his career, Jones had 14 games with at least 100 yards.