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Football analyst- Mel Kiper has served as an NFL draft analyst for ESPN since 1984. He is a regular contributor on "SportsCenter," ESPN studio shows and ESPN Radio. He is the co-host of the First Draft podcast, and he writes regularly for ESPN+.
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senior NFL draft analyst- Todd McShay is a senior NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting reports on the nation's top pro prospects. He also serves as a college football field analyst on Saturdays in the fall. Todd joined ESPN in 2006 and contributes to SportsCenter, NFL Live, College Football Live and ESPN Radio. He is a Massachusetts native and was a backup quarterback at the University of Richmond. You can follow Todd on Twitter via @McShay13.
ESPN NFL draft experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay run through their favorite running backs for the 2019 class and pick a sleeper back to watch.
They also pick out 2019 prospects rising up draft boards and give their picks for under-the-radar prospects to keep an eye on, the College Football Playoff and CFP MVP.
Let's talk RB prospects
Kiper: This is a unique year for running backs. Unlike the past three, in which we've had top-10 talents such as Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey, Leonard Fournette and Ezekiel Elliott, there isn't a guy like that for the 2019 class. In fact, as of now, I don't have a first-round running back on my board.
McShay: Yeah, the term I'd use for this RB class is "underwhelming," especially after the season-ending knee injury to Oklahoma's Rodney Anderson, who was getting buzz as a Round 1 guy.