2021 NFL Draft: Breaking Down the Top Running Back Prospects
SI Fantasy analyst Shawn Childs provides his read on this year s crop of NFL Draft talent at the running back position
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1. Najee Harris, Alabama
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The success of Derrick Henry in the NFL can only increase the potential draft value of Harris. He comes with a big back mold (6’1” and 230 lbs.) with an excellent foundation in speed (4.45 forty). Over his final two seasons at Alabama, Harris gained 3,419 combined yards on 530 touches with 50 touchdowns and 70 catches.
From an NFL perspective, there is a lot to like with the potential upside with Harris. He runs with power plus shows enough wiggle to make defenders miss in space. His feel for the passing game looks to be a win for any team while expecting him to upgrade the scoring on the ground in the red zone. Harris worked hard for his yards, which is what he’ll face at the next level.
Columbus police and protesters clash at headquarters after downtown protest Eric Lagatta, The Columbus Dispatch
Demonstrations continued for the second night in a row in the aftermath of police fatally shooting a Black man on Monday in a Westerville medical center.
Confrontations between police and protesters broke out Tuesday night when Columbus police deployed pepper spray around 9:15 p.m. on a group who had broken into the division s Marconi Boulevard headquarters. It appeared one person was taken into custody at the scene.
Mayor Andrew Ginther issued a statement late Tuesday condemning the violence and urging future demonstrations to remain peaceful.