Originally posted by Pick4Six:
Here's my opinion:
1. We have bigger needs than RB so we'll probably pass on Ezekiel Elliot in the 1st and 2nd rounds (even though I badly want the 49ers to draft him)
2. Derek Henry wouldn't be a great fit for us because we don't have a good offensive line to block for him. Elliot is better suited but he'll probably be gone by the top of the second.
If I had to bet on which one would do better in the pros, I'd bet all day on Ezekiel Elliot. The guy was an absolute beast at Ohio State and his running style works really well in the NFL.
Derek Henry on the other hand is a freak but he'll only do well on a team with a good offensive line because he's not very fast until he gets into space.
Vision is more important than speed in the NFL, just ask Frank Gore.