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June 28, 2012
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June 28, 2012

Running Backs

Just like fellow Georgia Tech alum Jonathan Dwyer, Allen found the transition from the Rambling Wreck's triple-option offense to a pro-style system difficult. The 230-pound bruiser is a Ray Rice injury away from having some fantasy value. (Rookie Bernard Pierce is also in the mix.) But his lack of receiving skills make him a borderline fantasy starter even if he's playing full-time.

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89 Bilal POWELL JETS TIER: 7

AGE: 23 BYE WEEK: 9 AUCTION: $0

He made his debut in Week 11 against the Broncos and finished with seven carries and nearly scored a touchdown but fumbled on the goal line. With LaDainian Tomlinson gone, Powell's got an outside shot of grabbing the No. 2 running back spot, which isn't a bad place on the Jets given Shonn Greene's fragility. Powell's not a guy to draft, but keep an eye on this backfield situation.

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90 Leon WASHINGTON SEAHAWKS TIER: 7

AGE: 30 BYE WEEK: 11 AUCTION: $0

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