LaMichael James

ANALYSIS
James heads into the Rose Bowl with 4,923 yards and 52 touchdowns on the ground (6.6 YPC) in three seasons, making him one of the most productive running backs in recent NCAA memory. He also added 544 yards and four touchdowns through the air on 51 receptions over that span. James will be a hyped name among most football observers heading into the draft, but his game is probably not as big as his name. While James is an intense competitor with great shiftiness, he probably isn't a standout athlete relative to his size. Listed at 5-foot-9, 195 pounds, James looks more like 5-foot-7, 180 pounds. He hits the hole with authority, but James benefited from a gimmicky offense at Oregon and didn't consistently display good vision. Despite the name recognition he brings, it's difficult to see him going before the fourth round. He doesn't project as much more than a kick and/or punt returner on special teams and a situational player on offense.