NFL Draft Preview: Running Backs
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Mark Maske breaks down the draft position-by-position, leading up to the draft (April 26-27):
TOP PLAYERS
| Player | Ht. | Wt. | School | The Skinny |
| Darren McFadden | 6-1 1/2 | 217 | Arkansas | Averaged 5.9 yards per carry in college |
| Rashard Mendenhall | 5-9 1/2 | 224 | Illinois | Could be a candidate to go to the Bears at No. 14 |
| Jonathan Stewart | 5-10 1/2 | 233 | Oregon | Had toe surgery in March but slated to be ready for training camp |
| Felix Jones | 6-0 | 207 | Arkansas | Backed up McFadden but still could be a first-rounder |
| Jamaal Charles | 6-0 | 203 | Texas | Most have him pegged for second round |
| Chris Johnson | 5-10 1/2 | 198 | East Carolina | Breakaway threat who had 17 rushing TDs last season |
| Ray Rice | 5-8 1/2 | 203 | Rutgers | Steady player who can handle a lot of carries |
| Kevin Smith | 6-1 | 217 | Central Florida | Ran for 2,567 yards in 14 games last season |
| Matt Forte | 6-1 | 223 | Tulane | Both a running and receiving threat |
| Steve Slaton | 5-9 | 197 | West Virginia | High-profile player in college but could slide to fourth round |
| REDSKINS' INTEREST
| RAVENS' INTEREST
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| The Redskins are set in the backfield with Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts. Portis finished with 1,262 yards and 11 touchdowns. At 26, Portis remains in the prime of his career and has rushed for at least 1,200 yards in five of his six NFL seasons. Betts is an excellent backup who ran for 1,154 yards two years ago when Portis was injured and missed half the season. | The running game always has been a point of emphasis for the Ravens, who last season acquired Willis McGahee to replace Jamal Lewis. McGahee became one of the few productive players on offense, rushing for 1,207 yards and seven touchdowns. The Ravens could select a running back in the later rounds, as the ranks are thin behind McGahee.
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