I know what you mean. Everytime I hear we are asking a kid to wait or passing on them in hopes of hooking the big fish I get worried. AJ Turman is a prime example.
Damn. That's a far drop.
Despite injuries curtailing his junior season and some of his senior year, Blanchard was rated the #40 running back in the nation and the #536 prospect overall by 247 Sports. He was named the Offensive MVP of the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl last month. Doug Konkel, 247
Plays hard (little regard for his own welfare) resulting in being often injured. Too risky an investment for some coaches, esp in the SEC (lmt'd schollies)---special thx to Mike Slive.
Wish Kaleb well, hope he defies the odds and has a successful collegiate career.
all purpose RB is a crappy category created by recruiting sites.
A Running Back is a Running Back.
MJD, Quizz Rogers, Ahmad Bradshaw, Frank Gore, reggie Bush, CJ spiller, Matt Forte can do it all. all different body types and sizes. all Running backs. forget that All purpose crap about size.
its about Running back skills.
vision, instincts, quickness, burst, change of direction and toughness.