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Johnson, Davis standouts thus far in bowl season

Chris Johnson racked up more than 400 all-purpose yards in East Carolina's bowl win. Once he shows off his speed in workouts, Johnson could very well end up being the top running back in the senior class in the 2008 NFL draft.

Originally Published: December 31, 2007
By Mel Kiper Jr. | ESPN.com
Question: Which offensive players who are draft eligible have been standouts during the bowl season?

Kiper: You have to start with East Carolina's senior running back Chris Johnson, who had 418 all-purpose yards against Boise State in the Hawaii Bowl.


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Mel Kiper Jr.

Football analyst
  • ESPN NFL Draft analyst since 1984
  • Contributes to SportsCenter and ESPN Radio
  • Writes weekly for ESPN Insider

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