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RB Todd Gurley, Georgia -- Take a walk down imagination lane with me for a moment, close your eyes, and wonder in the deepest depths of your subconscious what it would have been like if Larry Johnson ever truly gave a shit? You would have had a 6'1", 230+ lbs running back who can not only run, but can block, go a few extra yards, and know how to use that big body to his advantage. In fact, you'd probably get Todd Gurley. I was shocked, after watching his tape, to learn that Gurley was 230 lbs. Gurley looks like he's 210 lbs, and he has those beautiful, long strides that eat up space. He has considerably less jukeage in his game than LJ did, but his acceleration might be even better. He's a three down back, as well, because he can receive well and block very well. Gurley shows plenty of patience in setting up blocks and letting the play develop, but he can hit a hole decisively without ever slowing down. I'd like to say he's a Top 10 talent, but he's probably worth going in the teens since he's not going to make a lot of people miss in the open field -- his change-of-direction is average, if not below average. He's not the directional pinball that Jamaal Charles is or even that Larry Johnson was. But he is a complete three down back that's NFL ready, having played in Georgia's pro-style offense.
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