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5 running backs Philadelphia Eagles could draft past first round

By Justin Grasso

Nov 19, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Alvin Kamara (6) runs the ball against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 63-37. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Alvin Kamara (6) runs the ball against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 63-37. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) runs the ball against Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) in the third quarter of the 2017 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) runs the ball against Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) in the third quarter of the 2017 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Joe Mixon, Oklahoma Sooners

Speaking of red flags, this is a perfect time to bring up Joe Mixon of the Oklahoma Sooners. He’s had his share of issues off the field, but when all things are considered, Mixon is a phenomenal football player. He’s a fast, downhill runner who plays hard until the whistle is blown.

He can take on a decent workload and looks like a true three-down back. Mixon’s skill set makes him appear to be one of the most capable players of stepping in on day one in any system. He can also run nice routes in the passing game and has shown great hands. He averaged 6.8 yards per carry, gained 1,274 yards and scored 10 touchdowns in 2016. If Mixon does end up dropping into the second round and the Eagles decide they’d be willing to take a chance on him, they could find some long-term value in Mixon.

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