NFL Draft Preview: Backs

This year’s draft is quite good at RB. In today’s game of “running back by committee” the position isn’t valued like it once was, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t talent here.

Jan 9, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Trent Richardson (3) carries the ball during the BCS National Championship game agains the LSU Tigers at the Louisiana Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-US PRESSWIRE

Trent Richardson is a very good player and, even though i’ve rated him at the 12th best player in the draft, I’d be shocked if he made it past the 7th pick.

As for the Seahawks, I expect them to look at a RB to backup Marshawn Lynch at some point in this draft. It probably wont be early, but a mid round selection isn’t out of the question. It all depends on if they move back in round 1 and get some extra mid-round picks. There’s a lot of value in that range, and not just at RB.