The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his Top 10 running backs in this year’s 2020 NFL Draft:
1. D’Andre Swift, Georgia, 5-8, 212
Soft receiving hands allow Swift to be a three-down back and a Day 1 starter for a team drafting in the mid-to-late first round.
2. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin, 5-10, 226
Incredible production, but a lot of mileage on his body. His average season over three years was 308 carries for 2,058 yards.
3. J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State, 5-9, 209
Unseated a Big Ten Freshman of the Year (Mike Weber) to become a three-year starter. More power than slash.
4. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU, 5-7, 207
Tackle-breaker who had 55 receptions to go with 6.6 yards per carry last season. LSU is a running-back factory.
5. Cam Akers, Florida State, 5-10, 217
Former top-10 recruit rebounded from a down 2018 season and overcame running behind an inconsistent offensive line.
6. Zack Moss, Utah, 5-9, 223
School’s all-time rushing leader will absorb punishing hits and deliver a few of his own. No surprise he had ankle, shoulder and knee injuries.
7. A.J. Dillon, Boston College, 6-0, 247
Power back with 38 career rushing touchdowns is the right choice for a team looking to copy the Titans’ blueprint.
D’Andre Swift and Jonathan TaylorGetty Images (2)8. Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Vanderbilt, 5-10, 214
One of the winners at the Senior Bowl. He can withstand the physicality of short-yardage situations.
9. Josh Kelley, UCLA, 5-11, 212
UC-Davis transfer sat out 2017 and broke out under coach Chip Kelly in 2018, but his game leveled off last season.
10. Lamical Perine, Florida, 5-11, 216
Played four seasons without ever topping 1,000 yards from scrimmage, but came up with some big plays in big moments.
Late riser
Taylor: Could he overtake Swift to be first back off the board? He answered questions about his speed with a position-best 4.39 time in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Dropping fast
Moss: The coronavirus-related pre-draft limitations are going to hurt players with medical question marks. And Moss’ unexplained knee injury in 2018 is scary.
Small school wonder
Darrynton Evans, Appalachian State, 5-10, 203: Overlooked former two-star recruit with wiggle to make tacklers miss. He lost one fumble on 482 carries.
