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2018 NFL Draft: Top 10 RBs New York Giants should target

By Henry Buggy

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 04: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Penn State Nittany Lions tries to escape the tackle of Joe Bachie #35 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 04: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Penn State Nittany Lions tries to escape the tackle of Joe Bachie #35 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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#6 – Auburn RB Kerryon Johnson

AUBURN, AL – NOVEMBER 11: Kerryon Johnson #21 of the Auburn Tigers dives for a touchdown past Deandre Baker #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
AUBURN, AL – NOVEMBER 11: Kerryon Johnson #21 of the Auburn Tigers dives for a touchdown past Deandre Baker #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Johnson became a household name in 2017, leading the Tigers to their first SEC West division title since 2013. Auburn’s 6-foot, 212-pound running back posted 100-plus rushing yards against Georgia and Alabama during the regular season, but was unable to recreate his numbers against the Bulldogs in the SEC Championship.

Johnson displayed toughness battling through a ribs and shoulder injury and looks to be on track to play in the upcoming Peach Bowl against an undefeated UCF program. The Tigers star running back accounted for 1,508 total yards and 19 touchdowns in his junior year, but draft analysts are split on his potential at the next level.

Johnson didn’t even crack Miller’s top 10 list, and Kiper has him ranked No. 8 overall in terms of running back prospects. Campbell, on the other hand, has Johnson listed as the fourth best prospect at the position and projects him to be a second to third-round selection.

Johnson will definitely be one to keep an eye on during the draft evaluation process, as he has clearly shot up big boards with his play in the SEC this season.

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