‘Day 2’ NFL Draft: Best Players Available for Colts
Joe Mixon, Running Back, Oklahoma:
The 6’1″, 226 pound running back is coming off a sophomore season for the Sooners in which he rushed for 1,274 total rushing yards on 187 carries (6.8 ypc avg) and 10 rushing touchdowns, as well as caught 37 receptions for 538 receiving yards and 5 touchdown receptions.
Not to mention, Mixon also had 21 kick returns for 494 kick return yards (23.5 kr avg.) and a touchdown return. His exceptional play earned him First-Team All-Big 12 honors this past season:
I have Joe Mixon over Dalvin Cook because he's a better player. https://t.co/m8UOmnSac6
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 8, 2017
Joe Mixon is an elite talent. Off field issues will make evaluation tricky but he is a special talent. Run/catch/return
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) September 18, 2016
Joe Mixon is the most gifted player on the field tonight. Difference maker.
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) September 18, 2016
Spoke with NFL RB coach (& talented evaluator) last night who said Dalvin Cook is the no-doubt best RB in this draft with Joe Mixon second.
— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) March 28, 2017