NFL Draft 2011

NFL Draft 2011: Power Ranking the Top 10 Running Backs in the Class

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(Correspondent) on April 21, 2011

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MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 16: John Clay #32 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs for a first down against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Camp Randall Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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This year’s draft doesn’t have the obvious top running back of years past like C.J. Spiller, Knowshon Moreno or Darren McFadden.

It does have a class full of running backs that can come in and provide depth on a roster.

Whether you think Mark Ingram or Mikel Leshoure is the best prospect, here are the 10 best running back prospects for the 2011 draft.

Mark Ingram - Alabama

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Running back Mark Ingram of Alabama looks on during the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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The former Heisman Trophy Winner will be suiting up for an NFL team, but which one?

Ingram is expected to be taken somewhere in the late first round and will provide his team with a durable running back that can make an impact immediately.

Mikel Leshoure - Illinois

CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 20: Mikel Leshoure #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs on his way to a 339 yard rushing performance against the Northwestern Wildcats during a game played at Wrigley Field on November 20, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois defeated
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Mikel Leshoure

Ryan Williams - Virginia Tech

MIAMI - NOVEMBER 20: Ryan Williams #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies runs for a touchdown during a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Ryan Williams

Kendall Hunter - Oklahoma State

LAWRENCE, KS - NOVEMBER 20: Running back Kendall Hunter #24 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys carries the ball during the game against the Kansas Jayhawks on November 20, 2010 at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Kendall Hunter

Daniel Thomas - Kansas State

LAWRENCE, KS - OCTOBER 14: Daniel Thomas #8 of the Kansas State Wildcats carries the ball as Olaitan Oguntodu #44 of the Kansas Jayhawks defends during the game on October 14, 2010 at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Im
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Daniel Thomas

Dion Lewis - Pittsburgh

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 04: Dion Lewis #28 of the Pittsburgh Panthers runs for a touchdown during the Big East Conference game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pittsburgh won 28-10. (Photo by
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Dion Lewis

Jacquizz Rodgers - Oregon State

TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 09: Runningback Jacquizz Rodgers #1 of the Oregon State Beavers warms up before the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Beavers defeated the Wildcats 29-27.
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Jacquizz Rodgers

Demarco Murray - Oklahoma

NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 27: Running back DeMarco Murray #7 of the Oklahoma Sooners during play against the TCU Horned Frogs at Memorial Stadium on September 27, 2008 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Demarco Murray

Stevan Ridley - LSU

BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Stevan Ridley #34 of the Louisiana State University Tigers against the Ole Miss Rebels at Tiger Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Stevan Ridley

Shane Vereen - California

BERKELEY, CA - OCTOBER 09: Shane Vereen #34 of the California Golden Bears runs for a touchdown against Aaron Hester #21 of the UCLA Bruins in the first half at California Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobs
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Shane Vereen

Sleeper - Roy Helu Jr. - Nebraska

LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 30: Running back Roy Helu Jr. #10 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers break a long run against the Missouri Tigers during second half action of their game at Memorial Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Defeated Missou
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Roy Helu Jr.

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