If we're talking mid-rounders, and that excludes A. Brown, D. Brown, S. Greene, K. Moreno, and C. Wells, my preferences are:
1. C. Peerman
2. R. Jennings
3. G. Coffee
But, I would rather take Moreno in the first or Brown in the last first/second (via trade down, not up.) In fact, I'd prefer to trade out of the first round completely for a future first, though that's a different discussion for a different day.
And, FWIW,
here are LZ's positional rankings:
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Here are my ratings on the offensive side of the ball for the top ten players per position. Keep in mind these ratings reflect my opinion of their draft grade rather than where I think they will be drafted or what order they will be drafted in. This is the order I think they should be drafted in.
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Running Backs
1. Knowshon Moreno - Georgia - Top 15
2. Chris "Beanie" Wells - Ohio State - 1st
3. Donald Brown - UConn - 2nd
4. Shonn Green - Iowa - 2nd
5. Rashad Jennings - Liberty - 2nd/3rd
6. LeSean McCoy - Pitt - 2nd/3rd
7. Andre Brown - NC State - 3rd
8. Javon Ringer - Michigan State - 3rd/4th
9. Cedric Peerman - Virginia - 3rd/4th
10. Glen Coffee - Alabama - 4th
Overview: This is a very respectable group of running backs with the strength being in rounds 2-4. Moreno is as good as Cadillac Williams when he came out so I think he's going to be a good value pick if he goes outside of the top 10. As for Wells, all the talent in the world is there, but can he stay healthy? Green looked great all season, but my biggest concerns on him are whether he is a one-year wonder and whether he has enough speed to get to the corner against faster NFL defenses. Donald Brown's good toughness and great balance and he would be a terrific value early in the 2nd. Scouts have said that LeSean McCoy has the ability to be the next Reggie Bush but with better skills as a running back. I know Javon Ringer doesn't have the size/speed that teams covet, but I wouldn't be so quick to overlook his productivity during his stay at Michigan State. He's a tougher runner than maybe some give him credit for.
Most Overrated - Andre Brown, N.C. State: I don't really consider Brown to be overrated, but I think he's a 3rd-rounder and not a 2nd where he'll be drafted. To me, it looks like he is shooting up the draft boards based more on his postseason measurements than his film. James Davis from Clemson would probably be the most overrated RB in the draft in the truest sense of the world
Possible Steal - Chris Ogbonnaya, Texas: He'll be drafted late if he is drafted at all, but there are several things working in his favor. While his top-end speed is limited and he's not the shiftiest back, his ability to play in zone schemes will create opportunities for him. He has terrific hands out of the backfield and is a willing pass protector. He's also not afraid to put his helmet done and get physical if need be. He could be a better pro than college player.
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