The Felger and Mazz Big Board is officially back for the 2024 NFL Draft! With the New England Patriots slated to draft at 3rd overall in this year’s draft, the Big Board will be more important than ever before! Here is a look at the running backs that were hit on the Big Board by the Felger and Mazz program!
But before this year’s selections at running back, here’s a look at who the Big Board has hit on in the past!
Jake Bequette – Defensive End – Arkansas – 2012 NFL Draft – 3rd round 90th overall
Aaron Dobson – Wide Receiver – Marshall – 2013 NFL Draft – 2nd round 59th overall
Jimmy Garoppolo – Quarterback – Eastern Illinois – 2014 NFL Draft- 2nd round 62nd overall
Trey Flowers – Defensive End – Arkansas – 2014 NFL Draft – 4th round 101st overall
Cyrus Jones – Cornerback & Special Teams – Alabama – 2016 NFL Draft – 2nd round 60th overall
Jacoby Brissett – Quarterback – North Carolina State – 2016 NFL Draft – 3rd round 91st overall (shown below)
Aug 19, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) throws during the second half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Isaiah Wynn – Offensive Lineman – Alabama – 2018 NFL Draft – 1st round 23rd overall
N’Keal Harry – Wide Receiver – Arizona State University – 2019 NFL Draft – 1st round 32nd overall
JoeJuan Williams – Cornerback – Vanderbilt – 2019 NFL Draft – 2nd round 45th overall
Christian Barmore – Defensive Tackle – Alabama – 2021 NFL Draft – 2nd round 38th overall
Cameron McGrone – Linebacker – Michigan – 2021 NFL Draft – 5th round 177th overall
Cole Strange – Offensive Lineman – Chattanooga – 2022 NFL Draft – 1st round 29th overall
New England Patriots running back Pierre Strong Jr. (35) gets tackled by Tennessee Titans safety Mike Brown (44) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. (Syndication: The Tennessean)
Pierre Strong Jr. – Running Back – South Dakota State University – 2022 NFL Draft – 4th round 127th overall (shown above)
Keion White – Defensive End – Georgia Tech – 2023 NFL Draft – 2nd round 46th overall
Trey Benson – Florida State
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 25: Trey Benson #3 of the Florida State Seminoles scores a touchdown against Bryce Thornton #18 of the Florida Gators during the second half of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- Exceptional size with a body type made for NFL workload.
- Above-average bend and lateral-cut agility for a big back.
- Lowers pads and balances through contact to stay up and running.
Weaknesses
- Leaves yards on the field due to bouts of indecisiveness.
- Too many wasted steps in getting to where he needs to go.
- Lacks vision and burst to scare defenses with big-play potential.
Dylan Laube – University of New Hampshire
Sep 25, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New Hampshire Wildcats running back Dylan Laube (20) returns a kick-off against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- Posted considerable production across all phases of involvement.
- Runs efficient one-cut tracks with lowered pads and short strides.
- Effective setting up tacklers into oncoming blocks.
Weaknesses
- Doesn’t have size or power to break NFL tackles as an inside runner.
- Below-average lateral footwork to elude linebackers in the hole.
- Will require better technique to square up blitzers in pass protection.
Daijun Edwards – Georgia
ATHENS, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 16: Daijun Edwards #30 of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Sanford Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- Ability to stack cuts back-to-back and in either direction.
- Impressive lateral footwork to slide around traffic and reset his run lane.
- Moves through the line with feet close to the ground for added contact balance.
Weaknesses
- Unorthodox running style lacks cohesiveness.
- Doesn’t show much read-and-burst quickness hitting it downhill.
- Has a tendency to try and extend runs that need to be finished with pop.
