Dynasty Summary: A punishing downhill runner, Jordan Howard is flying well below the radar after skipping the NFL Combine. At his pro-day, Howard turned in a 4.59 forty, average for a player of his size. He’s a one-cut runner without a lot of lateral agility and lacks a second-speed through the line of scrimmage. He runs high but has ample leg drive through first contact. His hands are adequate in the passing game and he’s capable in all phases of his game. In the end, Howard is average runner with upside but doesn’t project to the NFL with a high ceiling. Expect Howard to be a third round selection in fantasy.

Rotoworld: 122. Where He Wins: He ran 4.59 at the Hoosiers' Pro Day with a 10-foot-2 broad jump. A straight-linish, downhill bruiser, Howard runs with velocity between the tackles and punishes defenders. He projects as a two-down grinder in the Chris Ivory mold.

Mark Dulgerian: The loss of Matt Forte hurts, but don't be surprised if Jordan Howard becomes the primary back in Chicago. With his size and downhill power, he's a more traditional back who can close out a game and endure the elements late in the season. --