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October 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Justin Davis (22) runs the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Justin Davis, RB, Southern California. (6-0/200)

The Chiefs could certainly use some depth at running back, especially a back with some quickness and acceleration. He also appears comfortable catching the ball out of the backfield, a very important trait in the Chiefs offense. Davis certainly fits the bill.

My uneducated view of Davis.

Positives:

Has quickness and ability to get up the field
Can catch the ball out of the backfield
Averaged 5.4 yards per carry
Average 5.3 yards per carry for his career at USC
One cut and up the field type runner

Negatives:

Injuries are an issue, missed 3 games in the 2016 season
Never the true feature back at USC, played in shadow of Ronald Jones
Upright running style leads to additional contact
Appears good in many areas, but excels in few to no areas
Special teams contributions could be limited
Will need to add weight with his style to last in the league.

Projected draft round for Chiefs: Round 4

He’s the type of running back that if everything hits, you get a steal. Can do a lot of things, and may not be a star, could possibly bring a different element to the offense that other running backs do.

His style reminds me of Terrell Davis coming out of college. Davis battled injuries through his career at Georgia, recording more then 100 carries in a season only once, his junior year. Terrell would plant his foot and get up the field, as Justin Davis does.

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