Top 5 RB Draft Prospects At This Moment

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In this video, we delve into the dynamic running styles and standout performances of Trey Benson from Florida State, Audric Estime from Notre Dame, Blake Corum from Michigan, Braelon Allen from Wisconsin, and Jonathon Brooks from Texas. Dave Syvertsen's expert insights provide a comprehensive overview of their strengths, weaknesses, and potential impact on the gridiron.
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0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Trey Benson / Florida State
After two quiet years at Oregon, Benson averaged over six yards per carry without a single fumble while breaking tackles at a record-rate with a blend of size, lower body strength and agility, and breakaway speed.
Strengths
o Built from granite below the waist but can still move with tap-dancer footwork
o Ball security and three-down dependability
o Creates after initial contact with defenders
One Question
o Does the fact he never averaged over 12 carries per game hinder his potential to be a true workhorse?
1:07 - Audric Estime / Notre Dame
Estime is an enforcer that immediately changes the personality of a backfield with his ability to truck through cheap contact and create extra yards.
Strengths
o Shows a feel for creases while moving downhill
o Yards after contact stem from advanced footwork and sheer willpower
o Sneaky breakaway speed and big play ability
One Question
o Can he have a real impact on the passing game?
2:03 - Blake Corum / Michigan
The engine to the offense on the National Champions gets more out of himself than the sum of his parts will suggest because of on-field intelligence, pure grit, and willpower.
Strengths
o Excels in gap schemes were he can pound the hole with late movement
o Has a nose for the end zone and yardage marker
o Precision with his footwork and vision
One Question
o How much can he truly handle from an every down perspective?
3:21 - Braelon Allen / Wisconsin
One of the youngest players in the draft finished with over 1,000 yards of total offense all three seasons at Wisconsin and brings a rare blend of size, power, and speed to the field that will immediately make him one of the biggest freaks in the NFL at the position.
Strengths
o Surprising lower body fluidity and fancy footwork for a back his size
o Burst and power to create something out of nothing
o Proper feel for lanes and creases
One Question
o Can he fix the fumble issues (one hit the turf for every 66 carries)?
4:10 - Jonathon Brooks / Texas
After sitting behind future NFL backs Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson for two seasons, Brooks broke out with similar levels of production to the 2023 top-ten pick (Robinson) and showed smooth explosion and multiple-gear approach.
Strengths
o Yards after contact seem natural and expected every carry
o Looseness in his lower body joints to set up and shake defenders
o Shows the gravitational pull to open space
One Question
o How much does the lack of experience and current ACL injury affect his early impact?

[@chrismiddleton4733]

Wow! Trey Benson just jumps off the screen. He looks like a Terminator just bulldozing through mere mortals

[@bobbyramsey6874]

Benson, Estime and Brooks were very physical at the point of attack. Old school rbs for sure.

[@randyduncan1588]

I saw Jonathon Brooks in highschool twice and he’s the best player I’ve ever seen. He is the best most elusive rb with great vision.

[@patrickhannum6859]

Do you think that people bounce back stronger from an ACL tear now a days? I’ve been hearing some say they have stronger more elastic ACLs after tearing them now. Idk still kinda questionable I guess.

[@bobbyramsey6874]

​@@patrickhannum6859having had my ACL redone I can confirm it's much stronger but there's a mental hurdle to overcome. I think minus the ACL he was the best RB in college

[@dj7973]

Thank you. I’ve subscribed to Ourlads since the 90s.

[@DavidSyvertsen]

Thank you for your continued support !

[@dj7973]

You’re welcome

[@rakeremis6730]

Finally a list i can agree with. I love Estime

[@deborahthomas1313]

Me too

[@stevenharkey5256]

Agree that the one guy you're missing is Bucky Irving, but who to drop...

[@DavidSyvertsen]

He’s number 6. I’m a big Irving fan.

[@strixkek1864]

hope trey benson will be a future Packer , would be a great fit behind jones

[@lukeerickson847]

nay Allen is home town and a great fit

[@CookDaddy29]

My favorite position to watch & root for in sports. Who ever can block & can catch passes will be absolute steal in this draft.

[@mikes_in_paradise78]

Blake corum looking quick with his feet

[@eloygon2705]

Thank you 🙂👍

[@tommycofield7434]

Benson a beast

[@PrimeSportsNetwork]

Did Gore Jr. just win MVP of the East-West? Nice call by that analyst who pegged him as a top bargain of this class. And he didn't even get a 'like' yet? Tough crowd. 😁🤓

[@user-Calrulk55]

I like the big boy from Notre Dame Audric Estime

[@nolanbarry4754]

Reminds me of fournette

[@jpturner9452]

Trey Benson could easily be a top 10 pick. Not because I'm a FSU fan lol, he's just awesome.

[@coryjhenke]

Blake Corum will be super interesting to watch this draft year. Great job laying these guys out.

[@rcornellmail]

@coryjhenke Why do you suppose so Cory?

[@deathbyqtip33]

Corum is weird to me, I see him mock drafted in round 2/3. When I watch him vs Brooks and Benson, I just don’t see him being a day 2 guy.

[@coryjhenke]

@@rcornellmail Corum’s high football IQ and ideal physical size make him a fascinating prospect. I’m curious to see which and how many teams will recognize and pursue his potential in the draft. Backs are being required to do so much more than just pound the rock.

[@rcornellmail]

@coryjhenke Well Cory he will be considered undersized for the nfl at 5'8.5. So that's not ideal. 213lbs is average weight. He'll pan out at an average speed, 4.45 - 4.55 forty. He doesn't really have film that highlights if he can catch. I'm not certain if he's taken a agility dip or not after his injury a year or so ago but he's numbers show you that if called within the red zone he'll find the endzone. Most rbs that get fed the ball in the red zone score within a similar range if you have the analytics infront of you. He went a entire season averaging 4.6 yds per carry and ended his season at 4.8 yds per carry and that's alarming to me bc Michigan clearly had a top offensive line unit. 4.6 or 4.8 translate into 3.6 or 3.8 in the nfl which is below average. Defenses are much quicker side line to side line in the nfl so I'm not sure if Blake proves that he'll be a sound choice for a nfl team. Are we to expect that he'll average in the 4s in the nfl? The 4s are just average in the nfl. The 3s are below average while 5+ yards are above to exceptional averages per carry such as Achane for the Dolphins. Blake looks like a winner for Michigan but we don't have many parallels to success for a collegiate guy averaging 4.8 yards per carry behind a top offensive line within a power 5 school that find success within the nfl. Who do we compare this 5'8.5 213lbs average speed, poor medical record having winner to? I'm not sure he equates to a solid pic Cory!

[@coryjhenke]

@@rcornellmail Points well taken! Who do you like?

[@jamaal8786]

You must not have watched FSU play. Trey is great in the passing game. Catching and blocking

[@AntoineRideaux-wd1zk]

Estime wasn't used in the passing game much but it doesn't mean he can't be

[@ev651]

Would love Benson or Estime in Dallas 🤞🏿

[@michaellee-kz5rw]

Seriously my brother is a cowboys fan like estime 40 time was 😖 😅 so dem boys gotta good chance at eem 💯

[@ev651]

@@michaellee-kz5rw 🤷🏿‍♂️ Not sure how I feel about him now. 40s are not everything but his time was awful. He's barely faster than some lineman. Maybe he can redeem himself at an individual workout

[@michaellee-kz5rw]

@@ev651 🤣facts tho but at least the 3rd round I'd say pull on a HB or find a scrawny gem in the 4th

[@ev651]

@@michaellee-kz5rw 👍🏿 They better do something. The run game is looking terrible.

[@Mike1962]

Being a Notre Dame fan, I watched Audric Estime every week for three years. So, I think I can weigh on on what he can do for the passing game. From what I've seen of him, his receiving and blocking skills are both solid and he certainly won't be a liability on that front.

[@OurladsFootball]

Thanks for the insight!

[@stevenharkey5256]

Estime is a strong, heavy dude, BUT he's also (importantly) under 6'0", so he has a low enough center of gravity to have staying power. draft in your dynasty teams

[@BillyBatsonMarvel]

Achane and Benson 🐬🆙

[@My2CentsO66]

Bucky Irving should be on that list IMHO! ✅️💯☠️

[@bobbyramsey6874]

He's good but these guys are NFL size and potential bell cows. Irving is more of a role player in NFL . Doesn't mean he can't be good though.

[@jackduplechain7592]

Curious, what rounds they go in

[@Kyle-cb8xv]

i really like jawhar jordan and aidan robbins whats your thoughts on them?

[@MiltonShipmanII]

He’s going to be a steal! #3

[@CharlieRogers50]

Jonathan Brooks is going to understandably fall because of his injury, but somebody is going to get a steal in the later rounds. It won't be obvious until Year 2, but if he stays healthy he's going to be a force in the NFL.

[@danielp6507]

Brooks is a beast and would have been a finalist for the Doak had he bot gotten hurt. Kiper had him #1 rb on his board before the injury. Will be a steal for some team taking him.

[@thomascostello5780]

Estime fumbled once in August, ND recovered it. Didn't fumbled again rest of season -- 11 games

[@erickelly4682]

Corum is a great back and I don’t think any NFL team will regret drafting him but MI’s RB2 Edwards is a better NFL back IMO. He’s slightly bigger than Corum, possesses a similar running style, slightly lower top end speed but just as explosive and he handles contact as well or better than Corum. His greatest strength is in the passing game, he’s a true dual threat RB. He stepped up to the RB1 role whenever Corum was out and he shined. He runs great routes and has great hands, plus playing with Corum has limited the wear & tear he would have received at any other time. He’s the gem somebody’s going to get

[@robertwilliams1592]

Donovan Edwards is not entering the draft this year he going back for one more year

[@keithdennis7419]

Trey looks like Adrian Peterson!!! No doubt!!

[@StevenEvens7125]

Can we do a special category? Like a Jerome Bettis Brandon Jacobs category? Little known backs that fit the _thumper_ mold? Are there even any? 6'1 - 6'3, 250 - 260?

[@bobbyramsey6874]

There are three incredibly physical backs on this list. Benson, Estime and Brooks. Idk what more you need lol

[@StevenEvens7125]

@@bobbyramsey6874 I... literally just gave you the measurables.

[@jeremydickinson9650]

Braelon Allen 6'2" 245 LBs 4.4 40 did you watch this video?

[@charlesdavison4590]

I like the Top 5 picks but I would have to Add Trayvaughn Henderson from Ohio State in the conversation too.

[@SokemRokemRobot]

If Brooks didn't have the ACL injury, he'd be #1 for me. His running style and elusiveness reminds me of Christian McCaffrey.

[@mikes_in_paradise78]

Brooks looks pretty elusive and quick ..great field of football vision. Gonna be great in the nfl to whoever team picks him.

[@JMartComedy]

Can someone give me a short list of the better pass catching backs in this year's draft?

[@danielmeuler2877]

I think Bralen Allen should have stayed at MILB. I thought he could have been really special had he stayed on Defense. But I wouldn't be mad if the Packers Drafted him with their second of their 2nd Rd picks or preferably in the 3rd.

[@bosstalk]

break away speed isnt sneaky

[@Whatever-cz3gl]

LOL, no Jaylon Wright of Tennessee 7.4 yards/carry in the SEC with over 1,000 yards.

[@TheKallenShow]

How does Estimae have break away speed at a 4.8 40yard

[@ProdigiousUno]

Bensons speed at that size is ridiculous 🤯

[@OurladsFootball]

He's a beast.

[@nolebucnaround8350]

No body messing with Benson! Go Noles !!!

[@ryanguzman3203]

I'll take Benson and Estime in Green Bay. Last pieces to the young offense.

[@warrenpeterson5709]

what about replacing blake corum with bucky irving?

[@jamesonbolen9058]

Nope.. I like Bucky Irving but Corum is a monster at his height. Production off the charts. Better than Ray Rice or MJD coming out of college.

[@edl7454]

I wonder if Blake Corums small feet will impact his draft status?

[@bradbryce7518]

Jaylen Wright too

[@zomgoat5333]

Corum didnt have many catches because michigan doesnt pass much anyway and when they do they usually go to wr's and te's donavan edwards is more of a receiving back

[@PrimeSportsNetwork]

Shipley and Gore Jr. are my top bargains in this underwhelming class. As always there will be several good ones to choose from, but let's face it...not a great class.

[@thomascostello5780]

So why not show some of Estime's receptions?

[@kevinmcdonald1917]

Don’t all Wisconsin running backs have fumble issues? The RB to keep your eye on in college the next couple of years is Darius Taylor at Minnesota, he will be the best back in the Nation.

[@frankjoseph4273]

Saw a TT rb in a bowl game. Was running over people

[@leebroyles7654]

No Jaylen Wright ? Heck of a back, I would take him over any of the guys on this list!

[@user-mw7sn3qv3g]

The problem with all 5 of your picks is that they all look like bowling balls that, though powerful and fast, can only run through a gap with speed. If they are asked to avoid a tackle, they can only try to run it over. Try Bucky Irving out of Oregon. He is powerful, fast, and can put his foot in the ground and make tacklers miss. Nobody needs a bowling ball! Go get a legitimate running back!

[@WeRideHigh24]

You know nothing.

[@user-mw7sn3qv3g]

The other running backs are good. Bucky Irving has the potential to be a game changer! If your ability to understand what I just said, which I doubt, you might learn something.@@WeRideHigh24

[@creamedspinach766]

@@WeRideHigh24 exactly what i was thinking

[@titanmaximum239]

Estime looking like Derrick Henry.

[@esdriver00]

That's by favorite RB in this draft.

[@bengalselite9588]

I want Estime to be Bengals new Franchise RB .

[@titanmaximum239]

@@bengalselite9588 Him and an O-line addition or 2. Their mid at best running game has been a thorn if their side for too long.

[@Unicorn-xz7uc]

No, he’s not

[@Charles-jg8dz]

I believe the Giants will select a running back, if one is available, in the second round and part ways with Barkley.

[@donv5015]

Benson is the best RB coming out

[@williewoods9937]

Unfortunately it's a down year,big fan of brooks and irving

[@donv5015]

Benson will be first back taken if not that man from Michigan

[@williewoods9937]

@@donv5015 definitely gonna depend on teams,the backs are so different, jaylen Wright might go first or brooks if he's healthy enought

[@donv5015]

@@williewoods9937 yeah but I doubt the will but we’ll see

[@meatazzsandwich]

No he's not. Not even Top 5

[@sayparlay9420]

Braelon to the Cowboys 🔥🔥🔥

[@ericwitter6170]

Hope Dalllas gets Benson, we have the weakest RB room in the league right now.

[@vids5374]

The guy from Wisconsin is too slow but the guy from Texas seems like the real deal. And the guy from Michigan is a punt returner. If he makes it at all.

[@DavidSyvertsen]

Wait til you see what he runs at the combine

[@richliferealestate]

Dave resembles Christian McCafferey

[@alphaman0616]

Jaylin wright

[@danpack7396]

Estime looks like aj dillon

[@theryanmckee]

Is Audric Estime the new Jerome Bettis?

[@rcornellmail]

@theryanmckee I agree that his is. Sorry for him most guys that solid that run average 40 yard times don't draft high anymore bc the game has drastically changed from the day of the bus. Great comparison though.

[@manatarmsslaps]

Bus was like almost 250lbs though

[@WeRideHigh24]

He's better, I believe.

[@Modlite24]

Watch for rasheen ali

[@DavidSyvertsen]

Unfortunate injury at the Senior Bowl. Will be out next 4-6 months at least. He did flash at the Senior Bowl prior to the injury.

[@jasonboness3871]

Bucky Irving?

[@decdog7]

Trey Benson is a Bear

[@blainethompson6510]

No love to the FCS

[@jamesonbolen9058]

Blake Corum is as good or better than MJD & Ray Rice.. I seen Ray Rice and Corum both play live in College and Jones-Drew in Pros. Everyone who plays Michigan is always geared to stop the run. Now in years past Shea Patterson could beat you with the passing game but not in every big game. JJ absolutely could but Michigan had elite level talent at WR Cornelius Johnson & Roman Wilson who in the careers had 144 Rec-2108 Yds-14 TD & 114 Rec-1824 Yds-22 TD & Colstan Loveland as a true SO who just turned 20 62 Rec-876 YDs-6 TDs and is a preseason All American TE next year & JJ is a 1st Round Pick but they lack depth and Mich true identity is that they want to run the ball win the line of scrimmage wear you down & beat you up. So playing a 5th DB like so many teams do Michigan seen 5 DBs the least of any Big 10 team and in the top 5 from the Power 5 in seeing 5 DB sets. Corum runs with vision, patience & cutting ability that's next level good. His production is off the charts. Here is his touches total yards total TDs 2021 168-1103-12 TDs 2022 258-1543-19 TDs 2023 274-1372-28 TDs

[@cmoney7748]

what in gods holy name are you blathering about?

[@bleepblurp151]

No Bucky

[@user-mw7sn3qv3g]

Bucky Irving is the top rated running back! Why skip him for less capable running backs?

[@mbiggey1982]

exactly. Was just gonna say this! He's a beast catching and running

[@hoodiejelo6456]

Emanuel Bailey clears Corum

[@BrandonJudah]

Look like a slow and weak rb draft class but good luck to all of them in the national fixed league

[@osbaldoesquivel3645]

Dude from Florida St, 😮

[@nowayjose1313]

The guy had a sloe start until a former FSU RB talked to him and every since then Benson broke out a long run while getting missed tackles and out running the corners almost every game.

[@_TheGman]

Dalvin

[@nowayjose1313]

@@_TheGman Exactly him.

[@kbkingdom2855]

Corum not #1 equals thumbs down 👎

[@grahamman80]

I'd take Marshawn Llyod over all of these guys.

[@erickelly4682]

So would every NFL team and they stay looking. Belichek had a scout camped out at Skittles HQ for three years looking for the next Beast to no avail. They’re extinct.

[@grahamman80]

@@erickelly4682 Not Marshawn Lynch. Marshawn Lloyd out of USC.

[@vids5374]

The Florida state guy is a punt returner at best

[@edl7454]

Obviously have never seen him run . SMH