NFL Draft Preview: Knowshon Moreno

Yesterday, we profiled Chris "Beanie" Wells. Today, we’ll take a look at Knowshon Moreno, the other top running back in the 2009 NFL Draft.

Moreno was an absolute beast at Georgia, running for 1,336 yards on 248 carries (5.4 yards per carry), with 14 touchdowns as a freshman.

He ran for 1,400 yards on 250 carries (5.8 yards per carry) with 16 touchdowns as a Sophomore, in addition to 53 receptions for 645 yards and two touchdowns.
 
Knowshon has the perfect build for a running back—5′11″, 217 pounds—but was surprisingly slower than expected at the combine and in his Pro Day.

According to Rob Rang from The SportsXchange, NFLDraftScout.com, "He was stunningly disappointing at the combine, running in the 4.6's and posting the lowest vertical jump of any running back tested (25 inches), according to NFL.com.

"Moreno elected not to jump at his Pro Day and again was clocked in the 4.6's, despite weighing in seven pounds lighter."

What he lacks in explosive speed, he makes up for in instincts, vision, quickness, and elusiveness.

Even though his measurables didn’t meet expectations, Moreno's track record at Georgia and ability to catch the ball out of the backfield should allow him to be a first round selection and an effective every-down back in the NFL. 

Here’s a look at where some of the experts have him pegged:

Scott Wright’s Draft Countdown:  No. 31 to the Arizona Cardinals

WalterFootball.com:  No. 31 to the Arizona Cardinals

Draft King:  No. 17 to the New York Jets

Consensus Draft Services:  No. 9 to the Green Bay Packers

The Football Expert:  No. 31 to the Arizona Cardinals

War Room Report:  No. 31 to the Arizona Cardinals

Originally published at LestersLegends.com.