3. Jeremy McNichols, running back, Boise State
One of the most productive college running backs the past couple of years, McNichols is usually not mentioned among the top running backs coming out in 2017.
All he did the past two seasons for the Broncos was total nearly 4,000 yards from scrimmage while scoring 53 touchdowns (43 rushing, 10 receiving). His ability to catch the ball out of the backfield makes him a perfect player for today’s NFL, and he possesses the breakaway long speed that makes him a home-run hitter at the next level.
Furthermore, McNichols isn’t a small guy, despite his short stature. He measure in at 5-foot-9 but weighed 213 pounds at the combine. He also ran his 40-yard dash in 4.49 seconds and was very quick on the 3-cone drill, running it in 6.93 seconds.
Now, it’s worth pointing out that there are a bunch of very talented running backs in this year’s class. So the fact that McNichols isn’t getting much national publicity isn’t all that shocking. Just don’t be surprised if he ends up becoming one of the best of the bunch at the next level when it’s all said and done.