Eric Gay/Associated Press Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott put on a show during the Buckeyes’ run to the national title last season. NFL scouts are always are looking to the college ranks to find next-level talent, and while it’s too early to speculate about which running backs will thrive in the NFL, these 10 rushers certainly have the attention of evaluators heading into the 2015 season. This is not a list previewing the 2016 NFL Draft, but a look at college running backs that are already generating interest from NFL scouts. Here are 10 to watch in 2015. 1. Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State Elliott averaged over 230 rushing yards per game over the final three games of last season, which included a Big Ten championship game and two College Football Playoff wins. While Cardale Jones received deserved accolades, the Buckeyes don’t win the national championship without Elliott’s massive performances following the loss of J.T. Barrett to injury. Elliott has the prototype build and combines burst with an urgent running style. Elliott’s playing style should translate quickly to the NFL, but he could stand to improve his vision as a runner this season. 2. Nick Chubb, Georgia While studying Chubb’s 2014 tape, it was hard to decipher who was the better back between Chubb and a healthy Todd Gurley. Chubb was that good. This year, Chubb should dominate the SEC with his outstanding play speed, physical rushing style and elite balance. His ability to change directions and hit top speed quickly helps him maximize his yardage against athletic SEC foes, and few runners in the conference see the field as well as Chubb. He won’t catch anyone by surprise this season, however, and he better get used to the swarm tackling he is sure to see this season. 15 for ’15:CFB 24/7 counts down the best of what college football has to offer in varying categories for 2015. 3…
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