The five-best running backs invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.
Miami's Duke Johnson (8) runs against Pittsburgh during the first half of a NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. Johnson announced Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, he is skipping his senior season of eligibility with the Hurricanes and entering next year's NFL draft after a career in which he broke or tied at least 11 major Miami records. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter, File)
Boise State running back Jay Ajayi (27) breaks free for a touchdown run against Arizona during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah (8) runs from Iowa linebacker Reggie Spearman during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska won 37-34 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Georgia running back Todd Gurley (3) tries to get past Auburn linebacker Cassanova McKinzy (8) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon (25) outruns Auburn defensive back Johnathan Ford (23) on his way to a 53-yard touchdown during the third quarter of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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PLAYERS INVITED:36MORE: WIDE RECEIVERS, DEFENSIVE BACKS, OFFENSIVE LINEMEN, TIGHT ENDS, DEFENSIVE LINEMEN, QUARTERBACKS LEADING THE PACK: Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon is one of two running backs projected to be drafted in the first round and is considered to be the top player at his position in the upcoming draft. As a senior in 2014, he scored 29 touchdowns. Gordon averaged 8.43 yards per carry in his previous three seasons. On his heels is Georgia's Todd Gurley, who is also expected to be a first-round selection.
TOP FIVE RUNNING BACKS (Projected round)
1. Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin (1)
2. Todd Gurley, Georgia (1)
3. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska (2)
4. Jay Ajayi, Boise State (2)
5. Duke Johnson, Miami (2)
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RUNNING BACKS**
Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska
Jay Ajayi, Boise State
Buck Allen, USC
Cameron Artis-Payne, Auburn
Dominique Brown, Louisville
Malcolm Brown, Texas
Mike Burton, Rutgers
BJ Catalon, TCU
David Cobb, Minnesota
Tevin Coleman, Indiana
Mike Davis, South Carolina
Michael Dyer, Louisville
Jahwan Edwards, Ball State
Jalston Fowler, Alabama
Melvin Gordon, Winconsin
Todd Gurley, Georgia
Dee Hart, Colorado State
Braylon Heard, Kentucky
Kenny Hilliard, Louisiana State
Joey Iosefa, Hawaii
David Johnson, Northern Iowa
Gus Johnson, Stephen F. Austin
Duke Johnson, Miami
Matt Jones, Florida
Jeremy Langford, Michigan State
Terrence Magee, Louisana State
Marcus Murphy, Missouri
Thomas Rawls, Central Michigan
Josh Robinson, Mississippi State
Ross Scheuerman, Lafayette
Tyler Varga, Yale
Karlos Williams, Florida State
Trey Williams, Texas A&M
TJ Yeldon, Alabama
Zach Zenner, South Dakota State
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