2015 NFL Draft Rankings: JBB Big Board 21-30

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Nov 15, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Todd Gurley (3) runs against Auburn Tigers defensive back Jermaine Whitehead (35) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Auburn 34-7. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

28. Todd Gurley, RB, UG: 88

Pros: Gurley is as complete of a running back as one will find. His movements in the open field are high quality along with his burst and acceleration. The best thing about Gurley is his ball security. This is a guy who has naturally sticky fingers and balls do not get away from him. He is a physical speciman with all of the things you look for in a running back.

Cons: Gurley is a quality player, but he is not a transcendent talent. I like what Gurley has to offer and he is the best running back in this class, but with his injury history and the semi upright running style, there is enough to worry about his longevity. Running backs have typically fallen outside of the first round as of late, and it is going to be interesting to see if Gurley’s season ending injury prevents him from bucking the trend like many expected before he went down.

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