Allen Park — Over the next several days, leading up to the NFL Draft, we’ll take a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster situation and evaluate how the team might address these positions during the event. Today: Running back
u25a0 Current roster: Ameer Abdullah, LeGarrette Blount, Theo Riddick, Zach Zenner, Dwayne Washington, Tion Green
u25a0 Top prospects: Saquon Barkley, Derrius Guice
u25a0 Mid-round options: Sony Michel, Nick Chubb, Kerryon Johnson, Ronald Jones, Rashaad Penny, Royce Freeman
u25a0 Late-round fits: Kalen Ballage, Mark Walton, Bo Scarbrough, Ryan Nall
u25a0 Short-term need: Six out of 10
u25a0 Long-term need: Nine out of 10
u25a0 Analysis: Many observers falsely assumed the Lions would select a running back last year, but general manager Bob Quinn expressed confidence with the group he had after opting not to make an addition via the draft.