running backs entering the draft

[cptkid570]

If I counted correctly, there are 8 running backs leaving college early to enter this year's draft... that doesn't even count any of the good rb's that are seniors.  That's a lot of backs isn't it??   (by the way, USF played agaist 4 of the 8 this year)

Underclassmen entering 2008 draft

ESPN.com

Updated: January 13, 2008, 6:43 PM ET

Players declared for 2008 NFL Draft

Name School Position Year

Branden Albert Virginia OG Junior

Adrian Arrington Michigan WR Junior

Earl Bennett Vanderbilt WR Junior

Martellus Bennett Texas A&M TE Junior

Davone Bess Hawaii WR Junior

Calais Campbell Miami DE Junior

Jamaal Charles Texas RB Junior

Ryan Clady Boise State OL Junior

Anthony Collins Kansas OT Junior

James Davis Clemson RB Junior

Jermichael Finley Texas TE Sophomore

Brandon Flowers Virginia Tech CB Junior

Vernon Gholston Ohio State DE Junior

Ryan Grice-Mullen Hawaii WR Junior

James Hardy Indiana WR Junior

Victor Harris Virginia Tech CB Junior

Derrick Harvey Florida DE Junior

Geno Hayes Florida State LB Junior

Erin Henderson Maryland LB Junior

Jack Ikegwuonu Wisconsin CB Junior

Malcolm Kelly Oklahoma WR Junior

Justin King Penn State CB Junior

Rashard Mendenhall Illinois RB Junior

Phillip Merling Clemson DE Junior

Darren McFadden Arkansas RB Junior

Lamar Myles Louisville LB Junior

Darius Reynaud West Virginia WR Junior

Ray Rice Rutgers RB Junior

Pat Sims Auburn DT Junior

Steve Slaton West Virginia RB Junior

Kevin Smith UCF RB Junior

Taj Smith Syracuse WR Junior

Jonathan Stewart Oregon RB Junior

Aqib Talib Kansas CB Junior

[pioneerb]

Felix Jones Declared also.Just watch mcfadden and jones press conference.  :'(

[Velcro]

Sucks for you guys bullhog...losing both of them...

I'm sure you'll find another stud though.

Happy to see Rice, Slaton, Reynaud all leaving, even though it weakens the conference a bit.

[cptkid570]

I'd imagine the Buccaneers will take a back somewhere in the draft (2nd round??).  As long as they don't take Kevin Smith -- he's already proven that he can't run at raymond james stadium  ;D ;D

[sdgukhsdgl]

I'd imagine the Buccaneers will take a back somewhere in the draft (2nd round??).  As long as they don't take Kevin Smith -- he's already proven that he can't run at raymond james stadium  ;D ;D

why would the Bucs waste such a high draft pick when Earnest Graham was one of the best backs in the league when he came in... and they will get cadillac back.  they have a lot of other holes to fill before they even think about RB

[DELdaBull]

I'd imagine the Buccaneers will take a back somewhere in the draft (2nd round??).   As long as they don't take Kevin Smith -- he's already proven that he can't run at raymond james stadium  ;D ;D

why would the Bucs waste such a high draft pick when Earnest Graham was one of the best backs in the league when he came in... and they will get cadillac back.  they have a lot of other holes to fill before they even think about RB

Because they need a game breaker and Cadi is not that and Graham is only 4 yards and no cloud.

[nobull.Bulls]

I believe pittman's contract is up this offseason, and I doubt we renew it, so a 3rd round pick on an RB wouldnt be a bad thing, he could split carries with Graham (and Cadaillac if he comes back from his busted knee).

1st and 2nd round picks need to be spent on a DB and a WR

[Bull Dozer]

I'd imagine the Buccaneers will take a back somewhere in the draft (2nd round??).  As long as they don't take Kevin Smith -- he's already proven that he can't run at raymond james stadium  ;D ;D

why would the Bucs waste such a high draft pick when Earnest Graham was one of the best backs in the league when he came in... and they will get cadillac back.  they have a lot of other holes to fill before they even think about RB

There is no guarantee that cadillac comes back this year or comes back 100%.  That was a bad knee injury that could chance the type of runner he is. 

[cptkid570]

I was thinking the same thing about Cadillac.  I'm not sure if he'll come back from his injury or not.  If not, at best we'd need a #2 back unless Michael Bennett is good but just doesn't know the playbook yet.

I'd love to see Mike Jenkins or Trae Williams at DB for the bucs...  Is WR very deep in this year's draft?