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Detroit Lions NFL Combine and draft primer: Running backs

By Michael Kirkland

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 03: Running backs Leonard Fournette of LSU and Dalvin Cook of Florida State listen with a group of players during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 03: Running backs Leonard Fournette of LSU and Dalvin Cook of Florida State listen with a group of players during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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KNOXVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 18: Derrius Guice #5 of the LSU Tigers jumps through the defense against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 18: Derrius Guice #5 of the LSU Tigers jumps through the defense against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Derrius Guice

Guice, a LSU product, widely considered the second player at his position. More of a power runner with good speed, Guice has prototype NFL size at 5-11, and just under 220. Derrius is said to run a 4.52 forty yard dash, but like almost all players, his initial burst, his ten yard split, and his position drills will show more of what he has to offer.

If I had to guess, based off of his physical stature, I would bet that he is a stronger than average prospect who will do well in vertical jump, broad jump, and bench press. NFL Draft Scout , Dane Brugler, compares him to Earl Campbell, even. High praise.

Although Guice is considered to be a fiery competitor and a load to bring down, his background may be cause for concern to some scouts as Brugler surmised in his evaluation of Guice. Apparently, after Guice’s father was killed, his brother has had multiple problems with the law.

Not only that, Derrius’ previous knee injury will warrant additional attention, as well.

Guice’s value is currently somewhere between the mid-first round and early in the second round. Of course, his value is not finished being set until after the Combine and pro days!

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