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Top running backs: What sets them apart?

General managers, coaches and analysts alike have touted this year’s running back class as one of the best in recent history.

The Lions could be in the market for another runner to pair with Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick and others currently on the roster.

Leonard Fournette (LSU) and Dalvin Cook (Florida State) are the cream of the crop, and have been given grades in the 90’s (out of 100) by Scout’s Inc.

A player with a grade of 90-plus is described by the scouting service as: “A player with rare abilities and can create mismatches that have an obvious impact on the game.