Vince’s Deep Sleeper RBs for 2010
August 8th, 2010 by Vince Mullins
Don’t get caught napping on these 14 players with nothing but upside…
How sleepy is this list? Damien Berry is the only one I could find on film (IconSMI)
Restorative sleepers
Ronnie Hillman, San Diego State - off redshirt/grayshirt, great offensive coaches and have seen his name in two different papers. There is a reason I have him listed first as a sleeper because I think he has a great opportunity, but i will temper my excitement by saying he went undrafted in the 24-team 16-round NCAA Project league that values youth moreso than others.
James Montgomery, Washington State - formerly of Cal, and Cougars can’t be that bad again. Can they? Weird injury last year kept him out, I expect him to contribute if healthy.
Derrick Hall, Tulsa – JUCO could be the #1 on the juggernaut, but lots of RB to fight with. Mr. Steele calls for Hall to be the starter ahead of Jamad Williams.
Damien Berry, Miami (FL) – (right) Schedule is brutal, but lots of talent and Berry put on good weight in expectation of the lead role. I know he had 8 TD last year but he has generated no excitement in mock drafts this 2010 pre-season. Health of RB/WR Graig Cooper will have inverse impact on Berry.
Pat Shed, UAB – an offense in need of new leader, a conference bereft of defense, we may have a deep fantasy sleeper.
Alex Green, Hawaii – more than a blocker in Mouse Davis’ run and shoot, Alex Green might be the next Nate Ilaoa. My wife just asked me why I was giggling with joy.
Al-Terek McBurse, Purdue – new #1 RB (given Ralph Bolden injury) with a new QB in Robert Marve.
Ronnie Wingo, Arkansas - a bit of a logjam in Fayetteville, but I feel Wingo is the top back in the Bobby Petrino offense. And Petrino commits to running more.
Deep-REM sleepers
Cameron Marshall, Arizona State - youngster looking good in camp, let us all recall that Dennis Erickson is the coach and knows offense?
Lamon Muldrow, San Jose State – JUCO who bombed in 2009, they likely lean on him in 2010 with new coach. Also, I keep seeing TE Ryan Otten in every Spartan article…
Robert Elliot, Mississippi State – Year Two of Coach Dan Mullen, the OC behind the great Urban Meyer offenses. Maybe a RBBC situation, but Elliott has the most talent.
Lonnie Pryor, FSU – while this article barely mentions Pryor, a trusted Seminole source says to keep an eye out for him to get carries this season.
Thomas Merriweather, Miami (OH) – underachieving prospect who doesn’t deserve to be drafted, but monitor him as season progresses.
Jasmin Hopkins, Northern Illinois – productive JUCO who could spell Spann for a span or two…
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