Bernard Pierce

ANALYSIS
Pierce was hugely successful at Temple, running for 3,570 yards (5.4 YPC) and 53 touchdowns in 35 games. Unfortunately, Pierce was often injured in college, most notably dealing with concussion, ankle, hamstring and shoulder issues at various points. For that reason, it's tough to envision any NFL teams being fully sold on him as a workhorse back. A team that considers Pierce for a committee or change-of-pace role has little reason to not be impressed with him, on the other hand. Pierce runs well when he's on the field and is a natural as a running back. Although he's unlikely to wow anyone in timed drills, Pierce is still an NFL athlete. His strength clearly lies in his exceptional balance and standout cutting ability, though his vision is also convincing. Pierce should go in the second or third round.