Two Star Running Backs: A Case Study

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There are two star Running Backs in this draft. LSU' Leonard Fournette and FSU' Dalvin Cook. Some draft experts have said Fournette is the most talented back to come out since Adrian Peterson. Todd McShay has said he is even better than Ezekiel Elliot.

Presently there is a concern about Fournettes ankle injury he dealt with last season, that constrained him to miss five games. He additionally sat out the Citrus Bowl. His ankle injury may have capitulated from being overused in 2015 when he was vastly overused by LSU, 300 rushing attempts in 2015. The question is, will his ankle be at full strength and not be a nagging problem during his NFL career?

Fournette was as of late asked, "What do you hope to run at the Combine?" Fournette answered,

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