(Photo: Daniel Mears, Detroit News)
Allen Park — Over the next several days, leading up to the NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each position. Today: running backs.
u25baCurrent roster: Kerryon Johnson, C.J. Anderson, Theo Riddick, Zach Zenner, Kerwynn Williams, Mark Thompson, Nick Bawden
u25baShort-term need: Two out of 10
u25baLong-term need: Eight out of 10
u25baTop prospects: Josh Jacobs, Damien Harris, David Montgomery
u25baMid-round options: Montgomery, Darrell Henderson, Miles Sanders
u25baLate-round fits: Rodney Anderson, Alex Barnes, Trayveon Williams
u25baAnalysis: One of the primary tenets of coach Matt Patricia's brand of football is being able to run the ball effectively.