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Oakland Raiders: Top 10 draft running backs

By Austin Gayle

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott celebrates following the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott celebrates following the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 17, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back C.J. Prosise (20) is tackled by Southern California Trojans cornerback Adoree Jackson (2) at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back C.J. Prosise (20) is tackled by Southern California Trojans cornerback Adoree Jackson (2) at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

C.J. Prosise, Notre Dame 

Though he has just one year of experience with more than 10 carries at the college level, former Notre Dame running back C.J. Prosise has soared up draft boards.

In 2015, Prosise carried the ball 157 times for 1029 yards (6.55 yards per carry) and 11 touchdowns, while he also brought in 26 receptions for 308 yards and one touchdown.

At 6’0”, 220 pounds, Prosise has desirable intangibles for position, as he also recorded a 4.48 second forty-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Despite his lack of experience, Prosise possesses a great understanding for the game, as he has great vision behind the line of scrimmage and will remain patient to set up his blocks. Also, Prosise’s ability to remain balanced through contact allows him to remain effective both in between the tackles and on the perimeter.

Though he has seemingly looked lost both as a receiver and in pass protection at times, his biggest knock is that he is unproven. With that being said, he is a high-risk prospect because you don’t necessarily know what you’re getting, but Prosise has the potential to become a late-round steal given his skill set. 

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