NFL Draft: 7 overrated and underrated offensive players

Dec 27, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers player Ameer Abdullah (8) jumps over Southern California Trojans cornerback Josh Shaw (6) in the fourth quarter in the 2014 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. USC won 45-42. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Underrated: Ameer Abdullah, RB, Nebraska

While other backs are getting all the press, Abdullah right be the best overall running back prospect in this draft class. He is easily the best-testing athlete at the position despite his relatively poor 40 time.

So while he lacks that breakaway speed, he has amazing power and agility. Those traits show up in his game tape as well. When he makes his cut, he is through the hole in a hurry and and then makes players miss at the second level. He will be extremely productive in the NFL.

Overrated: Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin

I should start by saying that the talent is obviously there with Gordon. He looks like a future star in a lot of ways. He still needs to learn how to pass block and work on his receiving skills, but most college backs are weak in those areas.

The real problem for Gordon is that he lacks great instincts as a runner. He has a knack for picking the wrong gap to run through. He ends up leaving a lot of yards on the field because of this, which is something that you simply cannot do in the NFL.

While Gordon will still likely have a nice career, there is simply too much risk for me to be comfortable taking him in the first or early second round.

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