Ranking the NFC North rooms: Running backs

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Chicago Bears, Kerryon Johnson
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3. Detroit Lions

DeAndre Swift, Kerryon Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Jason Huntley, Bo Scarborough 

Swift is a rookie, and you can make the argument that he should be behind David Montgomery on this list. However, as a prospect, it seemed to be a consensus that Swift was more renowned coming out of Georgia than Montgomery out of Iowa State. Swift of course went 38 picks before Montgomery.

Not only that, but Johnson was also a former 43rd overall pick. He may not be able to handle the workload, but as a duo with Swift, there is enough pedigree and dynamic nature that Swift and Johnson edge out Monty and Cohen.

What helps push the scales in the Lions favor is depth. Between Johnson and Huntley, they have two small scat backs with serious speed, and Scarborough presents a goal-line grinder. Still, all three would likely make the Bears roster. While the top two can be debatable and close, the depth does go to Detroit.