Quote:If we draft Abdullah, isn't he a bit similar in style to Robinson ?


And does it matter that he's not much of a blocker ?

Yes, Abdullah is Jordan Todman/Denard Robinson's size. Can't pass protect.  Don't think we draft him.  We need somebody bigger who can protect the QB, like Jay Ajayi, who is a better all-around RB.

 

Jeremy Langford in the 3rd also might be an option, depending on what we do in the earlier rounds.  Langford is 6'0", 208 lbs, ran a 4.42.

From CBS Sports:

When discussing the top Big Ten running backs, Langford is rarely mentioned in the same breath as Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon, Nebraska's Ameer Abdullah or Indiana's Tevin Coleman. But with 12 straight 100-yard rushing performances against Big Ten competition, Langford earned his way into the conversation. Langford is the type of prospect that grows on you and the gap behind Gordon and Abdullah isn't as big as most think.  Langford emerged as not only the most reliable and efficient back, but also the best all-around player at the position in 2013. Langford finished the 2013 season with 1,422 rushing yards and 18 rushing scores. He closed his career with a single-season school record-tying 22 touchdowns in 2014 to go with 1,522 yards.  Langford really shines in areas where most young backs struggle like pass protection, reliability in the screen game and also the ability to get stronger and better as the game goes on.

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