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Every year in the NFL draft, more and more college players/draft picks are making an immediate impact for their teams in the NFL. Franchises in the National Football League are now drafting college prospects with the intention to start these young recruits on their first year. Organizations are less willing to wait for something to happen with players nowadays. These NFL organizations want results and they want them right away.
For a few years now, the quarterback position has dominated the number one overall pick. There was Matthew Stafford in 2009, Sam Bradford in 2010, Cam Newton in 2011 and most likely will either be Andrew Luck/Robert Griffin III in 2012.
It’s not surprising that many teams are focused on landing the top quarterback. After all, every franchise needs a talented QB in order to make noise in the league on a yearly basis.
However, what is amazing is that through these couple of years [2009-present], not one single RB has been drafted in the Top 5. CJ Spiller proved to be the closest in 2010 drafted by the Buffalo Bills with the ninth overall pick. The main point here is that while there are other important positions, not one running back has showed enough talent worthy of a top 5 pick. That soon will change in 2012.
His name is Trent Richardson. A running back that played for Alabama, won two BCS National Championships and a SEC Championship in the three years he was with the university before committing to the NFL.
Many have already compared Richardson to current all-star running back, Adrian Peterson given his blazing speed and physique. Others have even mentioned Hall of Famer, Emmitt Smith due to Richardson’s explosiveness and running style. Comparisons are great, but sometimes they never seem to be correct. In Richardson’s case, I believe the hype. You guys should too.
If it weren’t for so many teams that were desperate for a quarterback, Trent Richardson would most likely be drafted even higher. T-Rich’s projection currently seems to be within the top 3-5 pick overall. If this happens, Trent Richardson would be the first running back to be chosen in the Top 5 in a long time.
To all the non-believers, don’t be fazed by Richardson’s Pro Day. Many scouts believed he should’ve run a faster 40 [40-yard dash]. Richardson also intended to break the record on the bench, but the Crimson Tide RB only managed to record 25 reps. Calm down people, the guy was only 70% at the time. When healthy, Trent Richardson is as dynamic as they come.
Trent Richardson Highlights
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Here in Tampa, we’re in a pretty interesting position at 5.
With Luck and Griffin obviously going 1 and 2, that leaves three spots before we get to pick.
We’ve heard names like Kalil, Claiborne, Blackmon and a few other quarterbacks before we get to Richardson. Even though we already have Legarrette Blount, you think we’d have to take Richardson if he were around at that point. Blount’s already shaking in his boots at the thought.
Here’s hoping Richardson stays around that long that we can grab him but as you suggest, that’s unlikely to happen. Unfortunately.
Thanks for the comment Chris. In terms of the Bucs’ #5th pick, there’s a very good chance these two players in CB Morris Claiborne and RB Trent Richardson will still be available. The Browns need a QB at #4 and some say that either Ryan Tannehill or even Brandon Weeden could move up. I think Tampa Bay at #5 will get a very good pick just because of many teams needing a QB.
I like Richardson and he should be a top 10 pick at worst. Don’t be surprised if the Vikings take him. Plus Richardson has a winning pedigree after playing at Alabama. That is a plus.
Welcome Jeremy! Thanks for coming by and appreciate the comment. I’m with you. I hope to death that Richardson doesn’t fall below the top 5. T-Rich deserves all the recognition, but I doubt the Vikes would get him, just because of AP. If I was Minnesota, USC tackle Matt Kalil wouldn’t be a bad idea. You can never have too many talented blind-side blockers for the QB.
Richardson is nothing less than a physical beast. He can be the next Adrian Peterson, as he has the speed, strength, and football IQ to do so. I see him going to Cleveland.
Trent Richardson is a monster! The Browns would be a good spot for him. The real question is “are the Browns giving up on Colt McCoy?” QBs, such as Brandon Weeden and Ryan Tannehill are getting closer and closer to busting the Top 5 wide open. With all that said, I would take T-Rich if I were the Browns and give McCoy another shot. At least, one more year.
Luck will go number one and Griffin #2. What we ought to be really gauging is what the Dolphins will do as they’re in desperate need of a quarterback who can actually play .
tophatal ………….
It would be a shocker if one of these QBs (Weeden and Tannehill) weren’t available on the board by the time the Dolphins pick at #8. I agree. Veteran David Garrard is not going to cut it. I don’t even know why that signing happened. I would’ve personally chose to stick with Matt Moore.
Trent Richardson impressed me every time I saw him play during his collegiate career. If anybody is going to “take a chance” on a high pick at RB, start with him.
Most definitely. By far, the best RB in the 2012 draft, hands down.
While I always try to stay optimistic when it comes to RB’s early in the draft, it is a lot to “spend” on a luxury that almost seems to be going to way of the dodo bird. The league is a passing league, and has been for some time. Richardson is great great great…but will he be a game changer for Minnesota or Cleveland? I agree with comments below about giving McCoy another shot, btw. Don’t think they should draft Tannehill.
It’s always great to hear from you Mel. Thanks for the comment. You’re definitely right when it comes to the NFL being a passing league, however Trent Richardson in my opinion is so dynamic, it would be crazy to pass up on him. I am curious to see which teams who need a QB take a shot on the aging Brandon Weeden or the hyped-up Ryan Tannehill.
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