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BALLER MOVE: Target ~60
CURRENT ADP: ~70
ANALYSIS: When the Detroit Lions selected running back Kerryon Johnson with the 11th pick in the second round, most everyone was surprised. Johnson was the sixth running back selected in the draft, and went ahead of more highly touted backs such as Derrius Guice and Royce Freeman. The Lions have lacked a run game for what seems like an eternity, but Johnson could be the guy to change that.
As a junior at Auburn, he totaled 1,391 yards and 18 touchdowns on 285 carries, and added another 24 receptions for 194 yards plus two more scores. Johnson has the potential to be a three-down back at the NFL level, though his situation is not ideal as he will have to contend with LeGarrette Blount on early downs and Theo Riddick in the passing game. Still, the Lions spent high draft capital on him and it seems unlikely they will not give him plenty of work. As long as he has a good camp he should be the opening day starter.
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