2017 NFL Draft: Top 10 running back prospects
By Dan Dahlke
8. Jeremy McNichols, Boise State (5-9, 212) — Film Grade: 77.5
Quick Take: McNichols isn’t the most explosive or powerful runner. He also doesn’t possess breakaway speed or elite change of direction ability, but the squatty back from Boise State finds a way to be productive. In his last two year’s combined he’s rushed for over 3,000 yards and an eye-popping 43 touchdowns. He has excellent vision and patience in the backfield. He hits the hole at the right time and he gets the yeoman yards, despite lacking a lot of big-play production. He’s also a very underrated receiver out of the backfield. As a two-year starter, he caught 88 balls for 934 yards and 10 touchdowns. He could be an immediate third-down back in the NFL as he worked into the starting rotation. He does, however, need to do a better job protecting the ball. Nine fumbles as a starter is just way too many.