Alfred Morris, Running Back, Washington Redskins, 173rd Overall
Courtesy of USA Today Sports: Morris has a chance to go down as one of the all-time great Redskins running backs.
Franchises rarely find a legitimate Pro Bowl-worthy talent in the sixth round. However, the Washington Redskins scraped the bottom of the draft barrel and found Alfred Morris.
A three-year starter at Florida Atlantic, Morris was the 12th running back drafted. He immediately exploded onto the league’s scene, recording 1,613 yards—the second-highest clip in the NFL—complemented by a 13-touchdown performance as a rookie.
To date, Morris has totaled 3,962 yards and 28 touchdowns, eclipsing the 1,000-yard barrier every year despite playing on inconsistent Washington teams the last two seasons.
Morris could use a resurgent campaign—and a bolstered offensive line—but he’s still one of 2012’s best picks.
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