Running backs the Denver Broncos should not pass on in the Draft
Denver Broncos RB target no. 3: Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&M
The final player I think the Broncos might consider if you’re talking about the 64th or 75th overall pick is Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller.
Unfortunately, he’s missing one rather important prerequisite here as he is not a high RAS type of player at the position.
Isaiah Spiller is a RB prospect in the 2022 draft class. He scored a 5.61 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 698 out of 1589 RB from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/rxsQj9pX7Q #RAS pic.twitter.com/M1oIzBNU9t
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 4, 2022
Considering Spiller is still near the middle of the pack when it comes to overall RAS for running backs over the last three decades or so, this might not be a deal-breaker, but it’s at least a slight concern.
It would be interesting to see what kind of improvements to his overall score would be made by factoring in his pro day, which included a better 33-inch vertical jump, a 4.27 short shuttle (solid), and confirmation of a 1.59 10-yard split.
That 1.59 10-yard split is better than Javonte Williams’ 1.60 and the overall speed from these two players is pretty comparable.
Spiller would be selected here not for his elite RAS score but for his all-around abilities as a running back.
While Javonte Williams excelled on all three downs at North Carolina, especially in pass protection, Spiller needs some work at pass protecting.
He is, however, arguably the best receiver of the three backs listed here and maybe the most ideal scheme fit with his patience, vision, and ability to create after contact.
He didn’t miss a game in three seasons at Texas A&M and I love his competitive toughness.
The one primary issue with Spiller is that he’s not a long speed threat. If the Broncos are looking for a stylistic contrast to Javonte Williams, this guy isn’t it. However, I don’t think they’re going to be looking for that. I think they’ll be looking for someone that can be a true RB2 or RB1a along with Williams, and Spiller can definitely do that.