5 running backs who could interest Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 NFL Draft

Oct 24, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech defeated Florida State 22-16. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 29, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns running back D’Onta Foreman (33) runs in a touchdown against the Baylor Bears at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /

D’Onta Foreman, Texas

Texas’ long list of running backs gone pro is impressive. From Ricky Williams to Jamaal Charles to Earl Campbell, each running back left a pretty huge footprint on their alma mater. Now D’Onta Foreman can be added to that list.

In his first season as the Longhorns’ No. 1 back, Foreman ran for 2,028 yards and 15 touchdowns, falling just short of Ricky Williams’ single-season rushing record of 2,124 yards despite playing one game fewer than Williams did in his record-setting season. Like Williams, however, Foreman was awarded the Doak Walker Award this season, given to the nation’s top running back.

Foreman is a downhill runner with the ability to handle a heavy workload. Unfortunately, he does have ball security issues. He fumbled seven times in 2016. Should he be available in the middle rounds of the draft, he would make for a terrific Day 2 selection.

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