Friday, April 20, 2007

NFL Draft preview: Kenny Irons (Auburn RB)

Kenny Irons, RB, Auburn: Kenny comes from Auburn, which has an impressive running-back track record: Bo Jackson, Rudi Johnson, Cadillac Williams, Ronnie Brown, et al. And football runs in his family. His brother David also played at Auburn, where he was a starting cornerback. I don’t care if Kenny’s had injury problems. Jamal Lewis proved coming out of Tennessee that injuries can be overcome. Prison's another story, though.

I wouldn't mind seeing the Ravens grab Kenny if he's around at the end of the second round, but they he do, Kenny will need a new number because Willis McGahee already wears #23. I don't think RB is necessarily the team's greatest need, or even its second-greatest need, but if he's the best player available...

Check out this highlights reel of Kenny last year. Game clips start at about the 35-second mark.

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