Sunday, May 15, 2016

2.08 Detroit Vipers - RB Keith Marshall

In the real world: An ACL tear wiped out Marshall's 2013 and 2014 seasons after a promising start, but he still has elite speed (a 4.31-second 40-yard dash at the Combine opened some eyes, especially given his size of 5'11" and 219 lb.).  The Washington Redskins drafted him in Round 7. Ahead of Marshall right now are Matt Jones, who averaged 3.4 yards a carry last season; and Chris Thompson, a small speedster with a history of injuries who is better off as the passing-down/change-of-pace back.
In the TUFF world: I might have gone with Malcolm Mitchell or Braxton Miller, except that I need running back depth more than wide receiver depth. I love Marshall's size-speed combo and potential job situation. And he was one of the last RBs worth taking at this point in Round 2.

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