Looks like running back is a need now. So let's take a look at the large number of talented backs that will be available in the mid-to-late rounds. Ordered by overall class ranking according to CBSSports NFL Draft team. The grade in parantheses after the ranking indicate the NFL.com rating. The players' programs that the Bills visited on Pro Day is indicated. 116. (5.5) Marlon Mack, RB, USF, 5-11, 215, 4.50 40 123. (5.5) Kareem Hunt, RB, Toledo, 5-10, 215, 4.62 - Pro Day 125. (5.6) Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma, 5-11, 235, 4.65 - Pro Day 129. (5.4) Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson, 6-0, 215, 4.60 - Pro Day 140. (5.7) D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texas, 6-0, 235, 4.46 - Pro Day 144. (5.3) Jamal Williams, RB, BYU, 6-0, 210, 4.59 148. (5.6) Jeremy McNichols, RB, Boise State, 5-9, 215, 4.49 - Pro Day 156. (5.2) Corey Clement, RB, Wisconsin, 5-10, 220, 4.68 - Pro Day 160. (5.4) Brian Hill, RB, Wyoming, 6-1, 220, 4.54 162. (5.4) James Conner, RB, Pittsburgh, 6-1, 235, 4.65 174. (5.3) Donnel Pumphrey, RB, San Diego State, 5-8, 175, 4.48 180. (5.4) Matthew Dayes, RB, NC State, 5-9, 205, 4.66 194. (5.3) De'Angelo Henderson, RB, Coastal Carolina, 5-7, 210, 4.48 196. (5.3) TJ Logan, RB, North Carolina, 5-9, 195, 4.37 - Pro Day 203. (5.0) Elijah McGuire, RB, Lafayette, 5-10, 215, 4.53 217. (5.4) Tarik Cohen, RB, NC A&T, 5-6, 180, 4.42 225. (5.0) Aaron Jones, RB, UTEP, 5-9, 210, 4.56 261. (4.9) De'Veon Smith, RB, Michigan, 5-11, 225, 4.85 - Pro Day 279. (5.4) Joe Williams, RB, Utah, 5-11, 210, 4.41
A lot of these guys fit the bill for big running back that would compliment Shady. D'Onta Foreman and James Conner intrigue me the most.