8. JEROME FORD, Cincinnati (5-10 ½, 211, 4.49, 3-4): Carried 31 times in 2018-’19 at Alabama before shuffling to Cincinnati. “He sat behind a guy (Gerrid Doaks) that wasn’t as good as him (in 2020) and, when he got a chance, he produced,” one scout said. “He’s a fun player. He’s fast, runs hard, strong. He could play on all three downs right now. He’s not a special No. 1 but he could be a No. 1. Football character’s really good. The position gets pushed down but he’s a second-round talent.” Had a 1,319-yard season in ’21 as the Bearcats reached the CFP semifinals. Finished with 318 carries for 1,953 (6.1) and 30 TDs to go with 31 receptions. “He’s got a chance to be a home-run hitter,” another scout said. “He’s got a big-play trait with his speed.” Led the top 25 backs on the Wonderlic with a 28. “I’d take him over Zamir White,” a third scout said. “The run instincts were good but nothing special. He’s got good hands. Not a blocker. He’ll go late 3, at least early 4 with that kind of size and speed.” From Tampa.