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RB Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin -- Every year I try to peg who I think could be the next Jamaal Charles, and I think Gordon's it this year. Gordon lacks Charles' top-end speed, and doesn't quite have Charles' elite change-of-direction, but he hits his top gear in a crazy hurry, and can slip through the slightest cracks in the offensive line to reliably pick up really good yardage with every carry. Gordon doesn't quite have the toughness you need in an every-down back, but neither did Jamaal when he came into the league. Gordon is absolutely perfect for zone blocking and cutback schemes that allow him to pick his hole and explode through it. He's shown next to nothing as a receiver, due largely to Wisconsin's offensive limitations, but there's no reason he couldn't develop as a skilled receiver as well. Gordon has flashed as a superbly talented backup in Wisconsin's elite running program, and is just now getting a chance to flash his full potential. If his tape against LSU is any indication, it could legitimately be sky high. As of now, he's my favorite RB in this draft.
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