The 12th overall pick in the draft out of Fresno State
seems like a bit of a reach that high at first glance. He
did rush for 1808 yards and 19 touchdowns, but it was against
so-so teams. He is not a power back at 5-11 and 220 pounds,
and he does not have blazing speed, but he is a workhorse.
He is slasher who runs hard and plays ever down at 100%
and that is what counts in the NFL. In the end he is one
of those underrated backs who could be a consistent fantasy
back back from day one.
Jahvid Best - Lions
The 30th pick in the draft will compete for the starting
job with Kevin Smith (who returns from ACL surgery). Best
is a small, explosive back who can strike any time he touches
the ball. He is a solid receiver out of the backfield and
blocks well. He has great running instincts and he avoids
the big hits. He is not a workhorse, so he is likely to
be part of a committee, but he could play a prominent role
in the passing game.
