NFL Network’s Mike Mayock has 5 Indiana Players in his Top 5 NFL Draft Positional Rankings
![Nov 7, 2015; Bloomington, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Jordan Howard (8) reacts to scoring a touchdown during the first half of the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports Nov 7, 2015; Bloomington, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Jordan Howard (8) reacts to scoring a touchdown during the first half of the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fhorseshoeheroes-com-2Ffiles-2F2016-2F02-2Fncaa-football-iowa-indiana-590x900-473f6c5c240fe8d516a37839ef9d28f3a2b334fa6c5803c0a705540245a7193b.jpg)
JORDAN HOWARD, RB
INDIANA BIG TEN
SOURCES TELL US
“I just started watching him today and I know why you like him, but he’s what I call a ‘sack of potatoes’ back. He’s going to keep getting dropped like a sack of potatoes in this league with that running style.” — NFC running backs coach
NFL COMPARISON
Arian Foster
BOTTOM LINE
Howard has the optimal size and talent needed to strap the pads on and become a productive workhorse for a team looking for one, true lead back. Howard’s vision, power and subtle shiftiness allow him to create and break tackles along the way. Staying healthy in the NFL is a legitimate concern for Howard considering his relentless running style. If he can stay healthy, Howard has the ability to become an instant factor as an NFL starter.