Donald Brown
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Running Backs

Connecticut

College Position:	Running Backs
School:	Connecticut
Grade:	Junior
Height:	5-10
Weight:	210
Birthdate:
Draft Projection:	Late First
Overall Rank:	32
NFL Draft Position (Rank):	Running Backs (4)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1st round with the #27 pick.

Not much of a surprise here. Joseph Addai has struggled to stay healthy and Donald Brown is not only a good runner but a good receiver as well. He should be an excellent fit in the Indy offense.

Mock Draft Results

Mock Draft Date	Round	Pick	Team	Draft
Apr 22	1	21	Philadelphia Eagles	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft - Final
Apr 18	1	27	Indianapolis Colts	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft - Final Mock Draft
Apr 12	1	27	Indianapolis Colts	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft
Apr 7	1	27	Indianapolis Colts	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft - Under a month to go
Apr 1	2	4	Cleveland Browns	Doug Lancy Mock Draft - Post Compensation Picks
Mar 23	2	5	Seattle Seahawks	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft - Staff Mock Draft
Mar 16	2	4	Cleveland Browns	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft
Mar 9	2	4	Cleveland Browns	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft
Feb 23	2	4	Cleveland Browns	Dan Wernery Mock Draft - Post Combine Mock Draft
Feb 18	2	7	Jacksonville Jaguars	Doug Lancy Mock Draft - Pre-Combine
Feb 2	1	31	Arizona Cardinals	Chris Maier Mock Draft - Post Senior Bowl
Jan 19	1	19	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Dan Wernery Mock Draft - Senior Bowl Week

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

Fantasy Football 101: 32+ Thoughts As Drafts Come Into Focus - Aug 22 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Sleepers - Aug 1 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Running Back Rankings #21 - 40 - Jul 9 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Running Back Rankings #1 - 20 - Jul 9 (Chris Maier)
2009-10 Bowl Game Preview: PapaJohns.com Bowl - Dec 31 (Chris Maier)
2009 AFC South Preview - Sep 6 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: 2009 Mock Draft (12 Team, 2 QB, PPR League) - Sep 4 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy 101: 2009 Top Sleepers - Aug 31 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Top 50 Running Backs - Jul 12 (Dan Wernery)
Fantasy 101: Rating the Rookie Running Backs - Jul 7 (Chris Maier)
2006 NFL Draft: Round One - A Look Back - Jun 9 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC South - May 5 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
Pro Day Updates: Stafford Shines - Mar 19 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: Day Two - Feb 22 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What to Watch - Feb 15 (Chris Maier)
2009 Underclassmen NFL Draft Stock Report - Jan 24 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
LeSean McCoy To Declare for the NFL Draft - Jan 8 (Chris Maier)
UCONN RB Brown to enter draft - Jan 3 (Dan Wernery)

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