Running BackJavon Ringer
Michigan State
5'9" - 200 lbs
Projection: Late 2nd-Early 3rd
Javon Ringer is well known in the college football circles. Whether you were simply watching Michigan State because their game was on national TV or you were yelling at your favorite team's defense to stop Ringer, it was hard to not be impressed by this guy. Considered to be a smaller running back by NFL standards, Ringer still put up first teir running back numbers. He tied for the most touchdowns in the nation (22), was fourth for most yards in the nation (1637) and led the nation in total attempts (390) .
The only thing that may actually be exceptional about Ringer is his effort and fight. He won't blow past defenders or juke the defender out of his shoes, but Ringer can still often be seen picking up first down after first down. Ringer is a hard runner and gets plenty of yards after first contact. He was motioned to the slot often at Michigan State and has shown the ability to run routes properly. Ringer knows how to use his blockers, find the cutback lanes and reaches his top speed quickly, which allows him to explode through the hole.
Ringer missed 5 games in 2006 from a right knee injury but has played in all 13 games in 2007 and 2008. Ringer isn't an amazing blocker and will sometimes drop balls that he should catch when running routes. His short size could be an issue in the NFL and he will need to work on his lower body strength as he sometimes has problems moving the pile on short yardage. His speed should allow him to turn the corner but he lacks the break away speed that could be necessary for him to outrun some NFL defensive players. Ringer is elusive, but not that elusive. He could be a great pickup later in the draft or could just be another small back that can't make it in the NFL.
Javon Ringer could play the same role Steve Slaton played this year. Ringer may start the season as a back-up and eventually become an effective starter because of injury.
2008 totals: 13 games - 390 Attempts - 1,637 Yards - 22 rushing TDs - 28 receptions - 190 yards - 125.9 yards per game
Career totals: 44 games - 843 Attempts - 4,398 yards - 34 rushing TDs - 96 receptions - 719 Yards - 99.9 Yards per game
Teams that could be interested in Ringer: Giants - Colts - Patriots - Cardinals - Eagles -
Rams - Buccaneers
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