Ryan Torain SELECTED BY: Denver Broncos Round 5(4)

SI Grade 3.37 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Junior-college transfer who totaled 110/553/5 on the ground as a senior while adding seven receptions. Played in six games last year before fracturing his toe, which required season-ending surgery to repair. Junior-year totals included 223/1229/7.

POSITIVES: Nice-sized straight-line runner who could end up as one of the hidden gems in this draft. Plays with an aggressive style, doles out punishment, and runs over defenders to pick up yardage off initial contact. Finds the running lanes, quick through the hole, and falls forward when tackled. Patient, waits for blocks to develop, and runs with authority. Effectively picks up the blitz and gets results blocking.

NEGATIVES: Not a creative or elusive runner. Possesses marginal playing speed and cannot turn the corner. Average pass-catcher out of the backfield.

ANALYSIS: Torain was expected to turn in a big senior campaign, but an injury put him on the sidelines. He possesses the size and skill to be a strong interior runner at the next level. He could be a fine complement to a feature back on a roster.

PROJECTION: Middle Sixth Round