Tag Archives: 2011 draft

Isaac Odim, RB, Chargers, UDFA. Minn.-Duluth: Great size. Very intelligent. DNP in 2010 bowl game due to midseason injury. Still did enough in just a few games to earn conference player of the year award. 7.2 career YPC. Similar to Ben … Continue reading →

Brandon Saine, RB, Packers, UDFA. Ohio St.: Above-average size. Good acceleration and above-average speed. Strong lower body. Runs over pads. Lowers shoulder to deliver hits. Protects ball through hole. Nimble feet which he uses to pick his way through traffic. Patient, … Continue reading →

Chad Spann, RB, Colts, UDFA. N. Ill.: Very short, but very good bulk for the size. Ray Rice size. Excellent balance. Very quick change of direction. Nice burst and stop-and-start to pop through small creases. Good power and quick feet. Always … Continue reading →

Darren Evans, RB, Colts, UDFA. Va. Tech: Great size. Decisive runner who hits with power. Fairly quick, balanced, and agile. Strong upper body. Average speed. Questionable hands. Junior who has declared for the 2011 draft. Titans have shown interest.

Da’Rel Scott, RB, Giants, 7th round. Md.: Above-average size. Very good straight-line speed. Patient, but has good burst when he makes decisions. Strong. Stays low through line. Demonstrates nice jump-cut and burst. OK tracking ball over inside shoulder. Gets good leverage … Continue reading →

Bilal Powell, RB, Jets, 4th round. Louisville: Average size. Very good cutback vision and burst and seems perfect for a zone-blocking type of run offense. Experienced receiver. Athletic with good body control and showed quick spin move in Senior Bowl game. … Continue reading →

DeMarco Murray, RB, Cowboys, 3rd round. Okla.: Above-average size, but could stand to pack some muscle on his thin lower body. More of a WR build than a RB. Very good straight-line speed. Good burst. Makes quick decisions. Tends to run … Continue reading →

Stevan Ridley, RB, Patriots, 3rd round. La. St.: Very good size. Below-average straight-line speed, but average quickness. Junior who has declared for 2011 draft. Red flag for intelligence, since was ruled academically ineligible. Determined runner. Slightly off-balance. Strong, with powerful hands. … Continue reading →

Alex Green*, RB, Packers, 3rd round. Hi.: Very good size and track speed. Above-average game speed. Makes quick decisions. Good power. Gets low in short yardage. Very compact stride allows him to change direction fairly quickly. Average upper-body strength. Fair receiver … Continue reading →

Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Falcons, 5th round. Ore. St.: Very short (5’5-3/4”), but solid bulk. Very good balance and vision. Finishes with surprising pop. Breaks a lot of arm tackles. Moves very well laterally. Only 1 fumble in college career. Good body … Continue reading →