It’s been announced that USC junior running back Joe McKnight has decided to forgo his senior year and enter the 2010 NFL Draft. McKnight, who has been compared to former Trojan Reggie Bush, carried the ball 164 times for 1,014 yards and eight touchdowns on the year.
McKnight enters the draft as one of the most talented players in the country. I’d expect to see him workout well, as his strengths are his speed, quickness, and explosive play. With recent controversy surrounding McKnight and how he ended up at USC, it’s no surprise that he decided to jump to the NFL as soon as he could. I have McKnight rated as a late-first to early-second round pick.
I’ve updated my rankings at the running back position where I have McKnight ranked third, behind Cal’s Jahvid Best and ahead of Fresno State’s Ryan Mathews. Continue to check back at Draft Headquarters for updated information on the 2010 NFL Draft!