The class of the 2012 NFL Draft running back group is truly with the juniors.
2012 NFL Draft rankings: Running back
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Trent Richardson of Alabama may be a better player than former teammate Mark Ingram and Knile Davis of Arkansas isn't far behind. Then there are Oregon speed merchants LaMichael James and the underrated Kenjon Barner. Both compare favorably to C.J. Spiller of the Buffalo Bills.
One of the more underrated senior runners is Brandon Bolden of Mississippi. He's not going to dazzle people with his elusiveness or speed, but is a good all-around back with good technique.
| 1. Cyrus Gray | 5'10, 196 pounds | RB | Texas A&M |
| 2. Brandon Bolden | 5'11, 215 pounds | RB | Mississippi |
| 3. Montel Harris | 5'10, 200 pounds | RB | Boston College |
| 4. Isaiah Pead | 5'10, 200 pounds | RB | Cincinnati |
| 5. Dan Herron | 5'10, 205 pounds | RB | Ohio State |
| 6. Doug Martin | 5'9, 201 pounds | RB | Boise State |
| 7. Tauren Poole | 5'11, 213 pounds | RB | Tennessee |
| 8. Jeff Demps | 5'8, 180 pounds | RB | Florida |
| 9. Marc Tyler | 5'11, 228 pounds | RB | Southern California |
| 10. Lance Dunbar | 5'8, 198 pounds | RB | North Texas |
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JUNIORS: |
| 1. Trent Richardson | 5'11, 220 pounds | RB | Alabama * |
| 2. Knile Davis | 6'0, 220 pounds | RB | Arkansas * |
| 3. LaMichael James | 5'9, 185 pounds | RB | Oregon * |
| 4. Kenjon Barner | 5'11, 180 pounds | RB | Oregon * |
| 5. Chris Polk | 5'11, 215 pounds | RB | Washington * |
| 6. Andre Ellington | 5'10, 190 pounds | RB | Clemson * |
| 7. Montee Ball | 5'11, 236 pounds | RB | Wisconsin * |
| 8. Bernard Pierce | 6'0, 218 pounds | RB | Temple * |
| 9. Rex Burkhead | 5'10, 210 pounds | RB | Nebraska * |
| 10. Stepfan Taylor | 5'11, 210 pounds | RB | Stanford * |
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