Mark Ingram leads 2011 running backs 

October, 14, 2010
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By Steve Muench
It has been anything but smooth sailing this season for the top running backs on Scouts Inc.'s board, but at least some of the struggles can be attributed to injuries and poor offensive line play.

Only one back carries a first-round grade at this point but there is still plenty of talent and upside available. Here's how we break down the top five backs in the 2011 class at the midway point in the college season (underclassmen are denoted by asterisks).


Which 2011 running back prospect contributes the most in the passing game? Who has the most power? And who has the tools to bounce back from a slow start? Become an ESPN Insider to find out. Insider

Steve Muench

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Steve Muench played four years of Division I-AA football before joining Scouts Inc. in 2002. He has evaluated both NFL and college players for Scouts Inc., but his current focus is on the NFL draft.
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Todd McShay (left) is the director of college scouting for Scouts Inc. McShay, who played quarterback at Richmond, has been evaluating NFL prospects since 1998. Follow Todd on Twitter: @McShay13

Steve Muench (middle) played guard at Richmond and worked in the athletic department there and at Boston College before joining Scouts Inc. in 2002. Follow Steve on Twitter: @SteveMuenchESPN

Kevin Weidl (right) is a former quarterback for Indiana (Pa.) University who worked in the pro scouting department for the New York Jets before joining Scouts Inc. in 2007. Follow Kevin on Twitter: @Kevin_Weidl

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