New York Giants: Top Three Running Backs to Consider in the Later Rounds
With the 2017 NFL draft already started upon us, let’s scour the rankings for the top three running backs the New York Giants could make a run at.
Paul Perkins is set to be the early-down back for the New York Giants in 2017, but the offense is missing one vital piece: a powerful, bulldozing, bully type of rusher.
Reports of LeGarrette Blount being an option at running back have surfaced as of late. As I stated in my Blount article, his addition could push Perkins back on the depth chart since Shane Vereen would be handling third-down and pass-play duties.
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It could potentially limit the development and production of Perkins, who flashed serious elusiveness and agility last season.
Personally, I like the kid. He’s smart and can hold his own out there against NFL-caliber players. What he needs is someone to complement him, not replace him.
Let’s take a look at three backs that could compliment Perkins through the draft.