2.01 Dallas Junglehawgs - RB Jordan Howard

In the real world: Howard transferred from Alabama-Birmingham after UAB's controversial decision to end its football program, and ran for over 1,200 yards last season despite missing three games plus the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. Todd McShay: "Howard does not miss many holes, showing the ability to make decisions at full speed, which is critical in the NFL." Sigmund Bloom argues that he has no burst or second gear. Howard reportedly had trouble with catching passes and picking up blitzes, and if that continues in the NFL, he won't be on the field as much. However, he lands in an intriguing job situation in Chicago, whose running back corps is presently led by second-year man Jeremy Langford, who was inconsistent as a rookie; and the unimpressive Ka'Deem Carey.

In the TUFF world: I really like this pick. What impressed me about Howard is how well he did against three of the Big Ten's better teams: 68 carries for 490 yards and 5 TD's against Michigan State, Iowa and Michigan. For the Golden Tornadoes, Ezekiel Elliott (1.01) may be the instant starter, but Howard should add quality depth.