The 2015 NFL Draft features a slew of talented runners. From Georgia’s Todd Gurley and Wisconsin’s Melvin Gordon to Boise State’s Jay Ajayi and Indiana’s Tevin Coleman, there are a number of running backs coming out in 2015 with top level talent. They will flood rosters this season and provide a much needed influx of quality running backs in a pass heavy NFL.
While the NFL has headed toward the air attack through increased quarterback success, rule changes, and the relatively longer playing tenure that a quality quarterback offers over a quality running back, and many other reasons, the running game has gotten a bit lost.