| Rank | Rnd | Name | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-2 | Jonathan Dwyer Georgia Tech | Hard running, north/south ball carrier with great vision and power. Breaks several tackles in the course of a single run, uses an effective straight-arm to keep runs alive and picks up a lot of yardage off initial contact. Lacks top speed but has enough skill to be a feature runner in the NFL. |
| 2 | 1-2 | C.J. Spiller Clemson | Elusive, creative ball carrier with great quickness. Makes several defenders miss in the course of a single carry and has a great burst. Great return specialist. Shows little to no toughness in his game and does too much east/west running. Not a feature runner at the next level but has potential as a specialist that can take hand-offs, catch the ball out of the backfield and return kicks or punts. |
| 3 | 1-2 | Jahvid Best California | Amazingly elusive ball carrier who creates his own yardage, making several defenders miss over the course of a single run. Fast, quick and turns in on in a single step. Dynamite receiver out of the backfield. Plays bigger than his listed size and has the makings of a feature runner. Concussions last season are a major concern. |
| 4 | 2nd | Ryan Mathews Fresno State | Well sized ball carrier with power, vision and speed. Shows enough skill to be a feature back at the next level. Set to enter the draft and could be a surprise pick in the top fifty selections. |
| 5 | 2-3 | Toby Gerhart Stanford | Powerful, straight ahead runner that picks up the tough yardage. Best between the tackles yet shows great vision, instincts as well as better than average footwork for such a big ball carrier. |
| 6 | 2-3 | Joe McKnight USC | Elusive ball carrier consistently creating his own yardage and making defenders miss. Plays with great balance, body control and turns it on in a single step. Effective receiver out of the backfield. |
| 7 | 2-3 | Dexter McCluster Mississippi | Elusive ball carrier who'll draw comparisons to former Rebel John Avery. Eludes defenders, creates yardage and a terrific receiver out of the backfield. Game breaking return specialist. Lacks any semblance of strength in his ball carrying and brought down rather easily. |
| 8 | 3rd | Montario Hardesty Tennessee | Relatively quick footed back with the ability to make defenders miss in a small area. Has taken hold of the opportunity afforded him this season and really watching his game take off. |
| 9 | 3rd | Charles Scott LSU | Powerful ball carrier who picks up a lot of yardage off initial contact and can carry the load between the tackles. Runs with an aggressive style, picks up the tough yardage and gives effort as a blocker |
| 10 | 4th | Anthony Dixon Mississippi State | Powerful ball carrier who plays big and fast. Fluid changing direction, finds the hole then quickly gets through it. Solid pass catcher out of the backfield. Potential top 75 pick. |
| 11 | 4th | Ben Tate Auburn | Patient straight-line back with a burst. Displays the ability to pick up yardage off initial contact. Not elusive, struggles to gain yardage if the hole is not available and can be tentative in his running. Has ability and shows flashes but must put a complete game together. |
| 12 | 4-5 | Chris Brown Oklahoma | Quick footed runner who sidesteps defenders, runs low to the ground and has deceptive strength carrying the ball. Solid receiver out of the backfield. Underrated. |
| 13 | 5-6 | Javarris James Miami-Fl | One time highly rated ball carrier that has struggled with injury and inconsistency. |
| 14 | 5-6 | Lonyae Miller Fresno State | Offers great size/speed numbers. Doesn't get the ball much at FSU and could be a late bloomer and late round speed. At the very least a potential short yardage runner at the next level. |
| 15 | 6th | Andre Dixon Connecticut | Well sized ball carrier who took strides last season yet still projects as a number two back in the NFL. |
| 16 | 6th | Joique Bell Wayne State | Well sized ball carrier with a complete game. Underrated at this point. May not be a number one at the next level but can definitely be used in a rotational system. |
| 17 | 6-7 | Patrick Paschall North Dakota State | Smooth, elusive ball carrier who creates yardage. Solid pass catcher as well. Third down back/situational runner. |
| 18 | 7th | LeGarrette Blount Oregon | Powerful, straight ahead runner that never met expectations. Anger management issues will keep him on the sidelines this season and push him into the late rounds of April's draft. |
| 19 | 7th | Brandon James Florida | Nifty, elusive athlete that can line-up in the backfield, as a receiver in the slot or produce returning punts/kicks. |
| 20 | 7th | Brandon Minor Michigan | Smart ball carrier with good vision and straight ahead power. Runs a bit tall and lacks both the speed and agility to turn the corner. Possible third running back on an NFL roster. |
| 21 | 7th | James Starks Buffalo | Nice sized back who plays big and smart. Sees the field, finds the running lanes and patiently follows blocks anywhere on the field. Lacks breakaway speed and top quickness, which will push him down draft boards. Sitting on the sidelines in '09 with a serious shoulder injury. |
| 22 | FA | Darius Marshall Marshall | Quick, elusive ball carrier with the ability to create his yardage. Lacks strength up the middle and not a feature back on the NFL level. |
| 23 | FA | Andre Anderson Tulane | Big, powerful interior running back who carries the pile. Also a solid receiver out of the backfield. Potential feature runner for a power running offense. |
| 24 | FA | Stafon Johnson USC | Fluid runner who weaves his way on the inside and shows a lot of strength carrying the ball. |
| 25 | FA | Keith Toston Oklahoma State | Adequate running back who may have played himself into the late rounds this year. |
| 26 | FA | Keiland Williams LSU | |
| 27 | FA | Shawnbrey McNeal SMU | |
| 28 | FA | Dimitri Nance Arizona State | Strong interior runner whose game has really taken off. |
| 29 | FA | Toney Baker North Carolina State | |
| 30 | FA | Deji Karim Southern Illinois | |
| 31 | FA | William Ford South Carolina State | Hard working interior runner with good ball carrying instincts. |
| 32 | FA | Jaycen Taylor Purdue | |
| 33 | FA | Brandon West Western Michigan | Compact runner who loses no momentum cutting against the grain and squirts through the small holes. Helps out as a return specialist. |
| 34 | FA | Matt Asiata Utah | Tough, interior runner whose season was cut short with injury. |
| 35 | FA | Dominque Lindsay East Carolina | Elusive and creative ball handler with marginal physical skills but great vision and run instincts. |
| 36 | FA | Christian Ducre Mississippi State | |
| 37 | FA | LaMarcus Coker Hampton | Physically gifted runner that's had off the field issues. Thinks a little too much on the field. |
| 38 | FA | LaRon Council Northwest Missouri State | Versatile skill player with marginal size/speed numbers. Could find a home as a rotational back. |
| 39 | FA | DaJuane Collins Toledo | Well sized interior/short yardage back. Could move up draft boards with a big senior season. |
| 40 | FA | Daniel Dufrene Illinois | Strong interior runner who does a nice job catching the ball out of the backfield. Lacks the speed to turn the corner and not a ball carrier who creates yardage. |
| 41 | FA | Jake Sharp Kansas | Elusive ball carrier also effective as a receiver out of the backfield. More of a situational runner for the next level. |
| 42 | FA | Damion Fletcher Southern Mississippi | Quick, elusive runner with the ability to create his own yardage. Situational runner at the next level who must make his mark catching the ball out of the backfield and show some meddle as a return specialist. |
| 43 | FA | Daniel Porter Louisiana Tech | Small, elusive ball carrier who projects as a third down/situational runner at the next level. |
| 44 | FA | Keithon Flemming West Texas A&M | |
| 45 | FA | Terrence Blevins Eastern Michigan | Large, grind it out, college back who may ultimately move to fullback in the NFL. |
| 46 | FA | Brian Threat Southern | Tough, pound it out ball carrier who flashes skill around the corner. |
| 47 | FA | Jamelle Eugene North Carolina State | Patient ball carrier with good vision and a solid burst. |
| 48 | FA | Tony Nelson Massachusetts | Small, feisty ball carrier who runs hard on the inside. |
| 49 | FA | Reggie Arnold Arkansas State | Strong interior runner with good straight ahead power. Possesses marginal quickness, speed and not a threat to the outside. Also a tad short. |
| 50 | FA | James Aldridge Notre Dame | |
| 51 | FA | Mikell Simpson Virginia | Hard running ball carrier with nice size/speed numbers. Will get a chance to show his talent in ’09. |
| 52 | FA | Justin Anderson Northern Illinois | Underrated ball carrier with terrific size. Plays a big game and potentially a short yardage back at the next level. Struggled with injuries in '09. |
| 53 | FA | Luke Lippincott Nevada | |
| 54 | FA | Chris Ivory Washington State? | |
| 55 | FA | Ramon McElrathbey Howard | |
| 56 | FA | Jordan Paula South Dakota State | |
| 57 | FA | Eugene Jarvis Kent State | Tiny, elusive ball handler who finds the running lanes, slips off defenders and squeezes through the small openings. Potential change of pace runner/return specialist. |
| 58 | FA | Kevin Harris Wake Forest | Patient ball carrier with a nice combination of running instincts and power. Will pick and choose his spots on the inside and rarely brought down by the first defender. |
| Rank | Rnd | Name | Pos | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st | Ndamukong Suh Nebraska | DT | 5Sr |
| 2 | 1st | Eric Berry Tennessee | S | 3Jr |
| 3 | 1st | Gerald McCoy Oklahoma | DT | 4Jr |
| 4 | 1st | Russell Okung Oklahoma State | T | 4Sr |
| 5 | 1st | Joe Haden Florida | CB | 3Jr |
| 6 | 1st | Dez Bryant Oklahoma State | WR | 3Jr |
| 7 | 1st | Anthony Davis Rutgers | T | 3Jr |
| 8 | 1st | Jason Pierre-Paul South Florida | DE | 3Jr |
| 9 | 1st | Damian Williams USC | WR | 4Jr |
| 10 | 1st | Brian Price UCLA | DT | 3Jr |
| 11 | 1st | Derrick Morgan Georgia Tech | DE | 3Jr |
| 12 | 1st | Sam Bradford Oklahoma | QB | 4Jr |
| 13 | 1st | Taylor Mays USC | S | 4Sr |
| 14 | 1st | Bruce Campbell Maryland | T | 3Jr |
| 15 | 1st | Rolando McClain Alabama | ILB | 3Jr |
| 16 | 1st | Earl Thomas Texas | S | 3So |
| 17 | 1st | Jared Odrick Penn State | DT | 4Sr |
| 18 | 1st | Sergio Kindle Texas | OLB | 4Sr |
| 19 | 1-2 | Bryan Bulaga Iowa | T | 3Jr |
| 20 | 1-2 | Demaryius Thomas Georgia Tech | WR | 4Jr |
| 21 | 1-2 | Charles Brown USC | T | 5Sr |
| 22 | 1st | Jerry Hughes TCU | OLB | 4Sr |
| 23 | 1-2 | Brandon Graham Michigan | DE | 4Sr |
| 24 | 1st | Ricky Sapp Clemson | DE | 4Sr |
| 25 | 1st | Jimmy Clausen Notre Dame | QB | 4Jr |