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Positional analysis: Running backs

Outside of Ezekiel Elliott, there are questions about the all-around games of the top running backs in this year’s NFL draft, with strength and weakness pretty clear defined depending on the skill. We review in-depth the top 10.

VIKINGS RUNNING BACKS – Adrian Peterson, Jerick McKinnon, Matt Asiata, Zach Line, Blake Renaud. TEAM NEED – As far as an immediate need goes, this doesn’t have the appearance of anything other than late-round pick potential. Peterson is the defending NFL rushing champion and, to date, has showed no signs of taking a step backward. However, Peterson’s contract, which is largely guaranteed for 201.