2017 NFL Draft: Top 10 college running backs to watch

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Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) rushes against USC Trojans defensive back Marvell Tell III (7) during the first half of a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Christian McCaffrey, Stanford (6-0, 202) — Film Grade: 81.0

Quick Take: McCaffrey is an elusive back with good vision and breakaway speed. He can be used in a variety of ways, including as a slot receiver and kick returner in addition to running back. Offensive coordinators will want to get him the ball any way they can out in space because that is where he’s most effective. I do have some concerns about his durability if he’s the featured back in an offense and has to carry the ball 20 times a game over the course of a 16-game season. Regardless, the former Stanford halfback gives a team a versatile swiss-army knife type of weapon on offense.

Traits: 1. Athletic Ability (9/10) 2. Speed (9/10) 3. Power (5/10) 4. Burst (8/10) 5. Vision (9/10) 6. Impact/Production (9/10) 7. Yards After Contact (7/10) 8. Route Running (5/5) 9. Hands (5/5) 10. Pass Protection (3/5) 11. Ball Security (8/10) 12. Toughness/Physicality (4/5)

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2017 NFL Draft: Top 10 running back prospects

By Dan Dahlke | Jan 13, 2017

3. Christian McCaffrey, Stanford (6-0, 202) — Film Grade: 81.0

Traits: 1. Athletic Ability (9/10) 2. Speed (9/10) 3. Power (5/10) 4. Burst (8/10) 5. Vision (9/10) 6. Impact/Production (9/10) 7. Yards After Contact (7/10) 8. Route Running (5/5) 9. Hands (5/5) 10. Pass Protection (3/5) 11. Ball Security (8/10) 12. Toughness/Physicality (4/5)