2016 NFL Draft: 6 running backs Patriots should consider

Sep 19, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back C.J. Prosise (20) carries the ball for a 91 yard touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back C.J. Prosise (20) carries the ball for a 91 yard touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports /
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2016 NFL Draft C.J. Prosise
Sep 19, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back C.J. Prosise (20) carries the ball for a 91 yard touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports /

The 2016 NFL Draft is fast approaching, and although the New England Patriots don’t have a first round pick to play with, it will be an exciting day for Patriots fans. That the Patriots have yet to re-sign free agent LeGarrette Blount leads one to believe they will be on the hunt for a running back in the 2016 NFL Draft. With that in mind, here are six running back prospects the Patriots should mull over.

[Editor’s note: Information in this article came by way of CBSSports.com scouting reports.]

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