Utah Football: Predicting where Utes will land in 2020 NFL Draft

By Dante Pryor | Apr 23, 2020

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 02: Jaylon Johnson #1 of the Utah Utes intercepts a Jacob Eason #10 of the Washington Huskies pass and returns it for a 39 yard for a touchdown during the third quarter of the game at Husky Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Utah Utes top the Washington Huskies 33-28. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 26: Zack Moss #RB20 of the Utah Utes speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 26, 2020, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

RB. player. 51. Utah. Zack Moss. 2. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

If Zack Moss did not have the durability concerns, he would be in the conversation as one of the top running backs in this draft. He can catch the ball out of the backfield and is a willing blocker. He is built like a Sherman tank at 5-9 and 223 pounds.

He has wonderful vision and burst through the hole and Moss runs angry. Despite having some wiggle and juke, Moss does not shy away from contact. He initiates contact often. Perhaps too often. His physical style leaves one to wonder about his shelf-life at the next level.

What does attract teams to Moss is the fact that he is a finisher. He rarely goes down on first contact and has a knack for falling forward. Moss is a one-cut-and-go-runner. He knows where he wants to go and does not waste time getting to the hole.

The Los Angeles Rams need to replace Todd Gurley at running back. Moss would be a great fit for Los Angeles. The only issue with Moss going to Los Angeles is that the Rams do not have a first-round pick. If they address running back, Moss is a good fit.

Projection: Second round (Rams)

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