Official Chiefs Planet 2010 Mock draft rounds 6-7

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Similar size
Similar speed
Tons of mileage.

I'll take your word for quickness in small areas, though.

Personally, I'm always very hesitant about drafting backs that have had 1000+ carries in college. He has over 1200 touches.

It's obviously less of a risk than taking guys higher in the draft, but if you look at the track records of backs who shouldered heavy loads in college:

Ricky Williams
Ron Dayne
Cedric Benson
Archie Griffin


They all had disappointing pro careers (although Benson and Williams had moments of great ability).

I hear you with the concern about carries. That is my largest concern with Bell, too. He's talented enough to play well in the NFL but for how long?