These are the boys that are the equalizer for the middle linebacker coming through the hole to stuff the run. One constant with teams that can run the ball good is a good full back. Although there is a high emphasis put on these players, they are rarely taken on the first day.
- Peyton Hills – Arkansas
- Owen Schmitt – West Virginia
- Jacob Hester – Louisiana State
- Carl Stewart – Auburn
- Jehuu Caulcrick – Michigan State
- Mike Cox – Georgia Tech
- Jerome Felton – Furman
- Doug Jones – Cincinnati
