Stanford's Christian McCaffrey reminds scouts of former USC star Reggie Bush

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey won't be eligible to enter the NFL draft until 2017. However, that doesn't mean that NFL scouts aren't aware of his abilities.

McCaffrey leads the nation in all-purpose yards and is No. 2 in rushing yards. His abilities as a runner, pass catcher and returner have inspired comparisons to former USC Reggie Bush. Bush was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft.

Here is what NFL analyst Bucky Brooks said about McCaffrey's NFL stock:

"It's hard to find explosive playmakers with the ability to score from anywhere on the field, but the Cardinal have one of the most prolific offensive weapons in college football in McCaffrey. The 6-foot-1, 201-pound sophomore is a "touchdown waiting to happen" as a runner-receiver-returner on the perimeter. McCaffrey showcased his explosive potential in a spectacular performance against Cal where he amassed 389 all-purpose yards and three scores. Although his impressive feats as a runner (192 rushing yards and a score) pop off the stat sheet, his skills as a receiver and returner will make him a coveted prospect in NFL meeting rooms. McCaffrey's flashy combination of speed, quickness and burst reminds some scouts of Reggie Bush, which is a testament to his dominance in the Pac-12. If he continues to torch opponents as a "triple threat," he could emerge as the Heisman Trophy winner at the end of the season. As a sophomore, McCaffrey won't have an opportunity to enter the NFL draft until 2017, at the earliest."

(h/t NFL.com)