Tag Archives: 2011 draft

Mikel LeShoure, RB, Lions, 2nd round. Ill.: Above-average size, with very good quickness and good speed and for the size. Strong lower body — runs slightly upright, but still has the strength to break tackles. Good vision on cutbacks. Good spin … Continue reading →

Taiwan Jones, RB, Raiders, 4th round. E. Wash.: Very good height, but should add some bulk. Very good speed, burst and stop-and-start. Good balance. Nice vision and cutback. Not much of a blocker. Very weak upper body. Has durability concerns and … Continue reading →

Anthony Allen, RB, Ravens, 7th round. Ga. Tech: Very good size, quickness, explosiveness, and upper-body strength. Workhorse-type RB. Good speed for the size. Lowers shoulders very well when fighting for extra yards. Pops defenders back on impact and doesn’t get knocked … Continue reading →

Kendall Hunter, RB, 49ers, 4th round. Okla. St.: Short, but has adequate bulk for the size. Similar body type to Ray Rice. Very effective and tenacious at blitz pickup. Above-average speed. Can break tackles. Nice balance after contact. Quick, precise change … Continue reading →

Shane Vereen, RB, Patriots, 2nd round. Cal.: Average size. Very strong upper body and good stiff-arm. Above-average burst, concentration and hands. Experienced receiver. Average speed and quickness. Smooth runner, but doesn’t make precise cuts. Decisive as KR. Suspect ball security. Comes … Continue reading →

Roy Helu, Jr. , RB, Redskins, 4th round. Neb.: Good size, speed, burst and quickness. Bounces around well when behind the line to find creases. Tends to fall forward for extra yards. Hands catcher. Willing run blocker (though not great) and … Continue reading →

Delone Carter, RB, Colts, 4th round. Syracuse: Below-average height, but great bulk. Strong hands and upper body. Finishes runs with power. Very hard to tackle and often bowls over guys. Good pass blocker. Gets low and keeps legs churning in short … Continue reading →

Daniel Thomas, RB, Dolphins, 2nd round. Kan. St.: Very good size. Good speed, cutback vision, burst, and upper-body strength. Changes direction smoothly, without wasted lateral movement — always moving forward. One-cut-and-go runner. Patient and waits for blocks. Fair receiver and good … Continue reading →

Ryan Williams, RB, Cardinals, 2nd round. E. Car.: Slightly below-average size. Very good burst. Super-quick change of direction and above-average lateral movement. Average track speed, though seems fairly fast in games. Average upper-body strength. Keeps legs churning in short yardage — … Continue reading →

Mark Ingram, RB, Saints, 1st round. Ala.: Slightly below-average height, but good bulk. Great burst and peripheral vision. Nice cutback runner. Runs very tough. Will bowl over DBs. Patient. Average speed. Has solid open-field moves. Below-average quickness. Inconsistent hands as receiver. … Continue reading →