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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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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 02: Ronald Jones II #25 of the USC Trojans runs after his catch against the Western Michigan Broncos at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 02: Ronald Jones II #25 of the USC Trojans runs after his catch against the Western Michigan Broncos at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Ronald Jones II

After the first two prospects, there is a lot of speculation as to who will be the third player to come off of the board at running back.

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For the sake of argument, we’re just going to list Jones as the third option.

At 6-0, 200 pounds, Jones has the moves that NFL teams covet. He has great hip flexibility, burst, and likely the fastest runner this year. Jones is a home run threat. RJII’s expected forty time is 4.39, which is world-class speed.

For him, Jones will want to show power, and that he can play at more than 200 pounds. That’s thin for an NFL runner and the big question marks surround his durability at the next level.

Jones runs fairly upright and doesn’t always protect himself from big hits as he should.

It is often said that the best ability is availability. Jones has to look the part of a starter, not just be fast, which he’s proven.

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