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6 running backs the Vikings could select in the 2020 NFL Draft

By Luke Parrish

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 21: Darius Anderson #6 of the TCU Horned Frogs carries the ball in the first half against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 21: Darius Anderson #6 of the TCU Horned Frogs carries the ball in the first half against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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Darius Anderson #6 of the TCU Horned Frogs (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
Darius Anderson #6 of the TCU Horned Frogs (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /

Darius Anderson – RB (TCU)

Measurements:

  • Height: 5-foot-10 | Weight: 208 pounds

2019 Stats:

  • 151 rushes
  • 823 yards (5.5 average)
  • 6 touchdowns

Darius Anderson is another guy who deserves a lot more love than he is getting right now. He blends power and speed out of the backfield and can do it all as a runner. He runs through contact and keeps his legs moving to pick up every last yard.

Despite being a compact runner, Anderson still brings plenty of speed when he hits the hole and can turn a four-yard gain into 25 yards. A common theme here has been the ability to catch out of the backfield, something Anderson worked on during his final season. He posted a career-best 22 catches for 128 yards, showing that he can contribute in that aspect.

The Vikings would have a solid third running back who can block and catch out of the backfield. Darius Anderson may never be a dominant lead runner with a ton of numbers, but he will do all the small things.

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