8. Reggie Bush, USC (No. 2 pick, 2006)
Grade: 9.7
He’s doomed to be underrated as an NFL player because of his great college career and the probation that followed, but what a prospect. Possessing a sprinter’s speed (I had him at a 4.33 40-yard dash), exceptional change-of-direction skills, hands like a wide receiver and the ability to scare defenses wherever you lined him up, Bush offered a lot and still does. The guy averaged 8.7 yards per carry as a junior.
via 2013 NFL draft – Mel Kiper ranks his top 10 running back prospects of all time – ESPN.
…………….other teams are using him wrong………….Lions could use his speed out of the backfield for short quick passes that lets him use his elusiveness……..he’s not a power back who blasts insanely up the middle like Mr. Peterson…..I can see our guy Matt rolling out and quick tossing right or left to open up the defense……..we have real difficulty running inside the red zone and he could help us with a pitch out or a pass!