Under the Radar | 2023 RB Prospects to Watch

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Sean Tucker

Chalk – RB4
ECR – RB12

Sean Tucker is one of the more exciting running backs in this class but still isn’t getting the respect he deserves. A player who has breakaway speed and the ability to take it to the house on any given play. He can become a three-down bell cow as he can play between the tackles and possess decent hands out of the backfield, although he is mainly suited for screen passes versus running routes. When you have an athletic big back with competitive toughness, it is not a player to sleep on. Tucker’s best season in college yielded almost 1,500 rushing yards and 12 TDs so we know he’s a major producer. There are some questions on whether he has it all together to make an immediate impact as the Syracuse standout lacks in pass protection. Regardless, he’s an auto-select in the 2nd round of your Superflex rookie drafts as he’s projected to be a 4th round pick but should add excitement to his next team’s backfield.

Kendre Miller

Chalk – RB5
ECR – RB8

Kendre Miller enters the NFL Draft after finishing his junior year at TCU. The former Horned Frog exploded in 2022 rushing for nearly 1,400 yards and getting named as a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award (which is given to the nation’s top running back). Although his receiving numbers project him to be an early-down runner, Miller boasts impressive contact balance and vision which will translate well at the next level. With 21 carries of 15 or more yards, Miller ranked 10th in the country and is being slept on as a running back with big play ability. Miller also forced 70 tackles in 2022, evidencing his ability to bounce off defenders. Miller was unable to participate in the Combine but this might be a good thing as he continues to be overlooked by many. With that said, the consensus mock draft big board projects Miller to be a 4th round pick which may provide him the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Chase Brown

Chalk – RB10
ECR – RB14

Chase Brown enters the NFL after 5 collegiate seasons, which is a big knock on him, but he is still primed for success as a pro. Any player that rushes for over 1,800 yards at a Division I school deserves serious attention. After blowing up the Combine with incredible testing numbers, Brown is now looking like a solid draft pick who boasts legit track speed. With ability to add yards after contact and run sweet wheel routes out of the backfield, Brown might be able to find himself in a three-down role at some point in his NFL career. Brown will need to work on plays between the tackles to earn goal-line opportunities which can limit his touchdown upside. He should make up for that with his soft hands and receiving chops.

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