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I pulled up as much video as I could on the guy. The running back position is my favorite to scout...and I think we may have a very solid pick up.
Pros: Runs low with a solid base. He is not easily knocked off balance. He shows terrific patience allowing blocks to set up and explodes through holes with intensity. Defenders at the next level will not be able to arm tackle him. He shows enough power to blow up poor tackling defenders. He plays MUCH faster than he was clocked at the combine. If someone asked me to guess his 40 based off of tape I would have guessed 4.5 flat. I believe his vision to be above average. His production was elite. He has nice power moves including a brutal stiff arm. Looks like the definition of power back.
Cons: Looks awkward trying to make people miss in the open field. He uses a 4th grade juke that won't work in the NFL. He needs to stick to his power moves even in the open field to excel. Looks awkward trying to catch the ball. Certainly not a natural pass catching running back. He gained alot of yardage due to offense design. Many times he was running through holes you could drive a tank through.
Overall: I believe he will be a terrific niche running back in the pros. He should be a terrific short yardage back and an above average #2. His ceiling could be higher if he develops and can work on rounding out his game.
Pros: Runs low with a solid base. He is not easily knocked off balance. He shows terrific patience allowing blocks to set up and explodes through holes with intensity. Defenders at the next level will not be able to arm tackle him. He shows enough power to blow up poor tackling defenders. He plays MUCH faster than he was clocked at the combine. If someone asked me to guess his 40 based off of tape I would have guessed 4.5 flat. I believe his vision to be above average. His production was elite. He has nice power moves including a brutal stiff arm. Looks like the definition of power back.
Cons: Looks awkward trying to make people miss in the open field. He uses a 4th grade juke that won't work in the NFL. He needs to stick to his power moves even in the open field to excel. Looks awkward trying to catch the ball. Certainly not a natural pass catching running back. He gained alot of yardage due to offense design. Many times he was running through holes you could drive a tank through.
Overall: I believe he will be a terrific niche running back in the pros. He should be a terrific short yardage back and an above average #2. His ceiling could be higher if he develops and can work on rounding out his game.
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