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2023 NFL Draft: Every top-10 running back's highest-graded season

Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson (5) outruns Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns cornerback AJ Washington (16) as quarterback Casey Thompson (11) looks on in the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Projecting a 2023 NFL draft prospect to the NFL isn’t simply about looking at production from the 2022 season, as measurables and career bodies of work also come into play.

Still, it’s interesting to see when some of the best players in the draft had their best season in college football. Here, we look at the top 10 running backs on PFF’s big board and highlight their best season by PFF grade, adding some stats for context.

BIJAN ROBINSON, TEXAS

JAHMYR GIBBS, ALABAMA

ZACH CHARBONNET, UCLA

DEVON ACHANE, TEXAS A&M

DEWAYNE MCBRIDE, UAB

TANK BIGSBY, AUBURN

KENDRE MILLER, TCU

TYJAE SPEARS, TULANE

Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State

Sean Tucker, Syracuse

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