The Tennessee Titans have added David Cobb to their backfield, selecting him with the second pick in the fifth round.
While the Cobb pick may not be the sexiest one, especially in a class filled with great running backs, Cobb has the ability to develop into a workhorse at the next level.
One of the most productive backs in the NCAA last year, Cobb put up 1,626 yards on 314 carries and 13 touchdowns behind a sub-par Minnesota offensive line.
The newest Titans' back is thick and compact, standing 5'11" and 229 pounds, and shows solid vision and runs with power. Running low and driving his legs in traffic, Cobb is hard to bring down, and racks up lots of yards after contact.
Where he leaves a lot to be desired is in his quickness and explosiveness. He's not a dynamic runner who is going to create 50-yard highlight runs or scare defenses with his speed when he gets to the edge.
While he'll never be a home run hitter, Cobb's powerful running style and nose for the end zone could carry over well and, and he will have the opportunity to supplant MockDraftable, Shonn Greene is the David Cobb's seventh most similar player comparison.
The good news for Cobb is that Greene has built his career on being consistently pedestrian, so it won't take a particularly special player to unseat him.
Greene has posted a Rushing adding Marcus Mariota and Dorial Green-Beckham, and is filled with question marks.
While Ken Whisenhunt and the Titans were pass-heavy last year -- they finished 10th in the league with a pass to run ratio of 1.58 -- that can partially be attributed to gameflow. A 2-14 team is forced to pass a lot, and there can be value in supporting their new rookie quarterback with a strong run game.
Cobb may start the 2015 season on the outside looking in, but there is certainly opportunity in the Tennessee backfield that he can take advantage of if he can transition well to the NFL level. Shonn Greene could very easily find himself watching games from the sidelines while Cobb takes over and joins Bishop Sankey in a 1-2 punch to support Mariota and the Titans' passing attack.