49ers 2020 NFL Draft needs: Ranking top 5 running backs

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 27: Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs with the ball in the first quarter of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl against the Miami Hurricanes at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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Zack Moss, Utah Utes (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Zack Moss, Utah Utes

Another safe pick as a second-round selection to be a productive player in the NFL, Zack Moss is a tough runner who’s physical and hard to bring down, while also bringing in underrated athleticism for the position.

What’s also underrated, however, is his ability to be an effective receiver out of the backfield.

Moss was undeniably effective as a safety valve for Utah, and was not effectively exploited by the Utes as often as they could have done this season. He has decent hands, and his burst can allow him to turn catches into big gains.

Moss was a workhorse for Utah this past season, and his blend of strength and speed should see him as a value pick on the second day of the draft.

We’ve seen bigger shocks become first-round selections, too, so don’t discount him there yet either.