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Top 10 running backs

Name, school Ht. Wt. 40 Bob LeGere’s assessment

*Trent Richardson, Ala. 5-9¼ 228 4.45 Best RB prospect since A. Peterson

Doug Martin, Boise St. 5-9 219 4.49 Not a special talent but can do it all

*David Wilson, Va. Tech 5-9 206 4.41 Explosive, with return ability

*LaMichael James, Ore. 5-8 194 4.45 Sprinter’s speed; big-play potential

*Lamar Miller, Miami 5-10¾ 212 4.36 Ideal complement to power back

*Chris Polk, Washington 5-10½ 215 4.56 Powerful tackle-breaking runner

*Edwin Baker, Mich. St. 5-8 204 4.47 Versatile, plays bigger than size

Isaiah Pead, Cincinnati 5-10 197 4.44 Always a threat to break one

Cyrus Gray, Texas A&M 5-10 206 4.46 Does most everything well

*Bernard Pierce, Temple 6-0¼ 218 4.47 Solid skills but could run tougher

* Denotes junior in college

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