Tag Archives: RB
Darius Jackson, RB, Eastern Michigan – 2016
Cowboys, Round 6. Postseason Events: NFLPA Bowl. Positives: Great height and above-average bulk for the position – built more like a wide receiver. Elite athleticism, with excellent vertical leap, broad jump, and track speed. Very good ability to change directions … Continue reading
Tyreek Hill, RB/WR/KR, West Alabama-D2 – 2016
Chiefs, Round 5. 2014 transfer from community college to Oklahoma State, then to West Alabama-D2. Positives: Also ran track for Oklahoma State. Above-average hands and can extend consistently. Falls forward after contact. Keeps his balance pretty well after contact. Field … Continue reading
DJ Foster, WR/RB, Arizona State – 2016
Postseason events: NFL Combine and was a midweek addition to the Senior Bowl. Positives: Adequate bulk and hand size for the position. Versatile athlete who moved from running back to outside receiver in Spring 2015. Also used as a slot … Continue reading
Braxton Miller, WR/RB/QB/TE/PR/KR, Ohio State – 2016
Texans, Round 3. Postseason events: NFL Combine and Senior Bowl. Super-versatile athlete who has played a lot of positions, including returner. Started college career as a QB, and was effective at it, but moved to tight end for 2015 season. … Continue reading
Byron Marshall, WR/RB/KR, Oregon – 2016
Postseason events: NFL Combine. Positives: Above-average bulk for the position – built more like a running back. Adequate hand size. Runs with above-average speed and burst. Very good stop-and-start ability and moves well laterally. Runs pretty good routes. Generally good … Continue reading
Dajé Johnson, WR/RB/PR, Texas – 2016
Positives: Runs with above-average speed and quickness. Okay hands and concentration on contested passes. Fair balance after contact. Is able to adjust to passes thrown off target. Negatives: Dances too much in the backfield and will lose yards trying to … Continue reading
Jalin Marshall, WR/RB/PR, Ohio State – 2016
Postseason events: NFL Combine. Positives: Above-average bulk for the position – built more like a running back. Above-average hand size. Runs with above-average speed and adequate lateral quickness. Accelerates well off the line. Runs adequate routes with adequate crispness in … Continue reading
Ralph Abernathy IV, WR/RB/KR, Tennessee – 2016
Transferred from Cincinnati in 2014. Positives: Was a redshirt senior, so he doesn’t lack experience. Good speed and quickness. OK acceleration. Above-average hands. Quick feet and good stop-and-start ability. Fair concentration in traffic. More of a receiver than a runner. … Continue reading
Ranking the RBs in the 2016 NFL Draft
Ezekiel Elliott Derrick Henry Kenneth Dixon Devontae Booker Daniel Lasco Alex Collins CJ Prosise Devon Johnson Jordan Howard Tyler Ervin DeAndre Washington Wendell Smallwood Kenyan Drake Aaron Green Josh Ferguson Russell Hansbrough Jonathan Williams Paul Perkins Tra Carson Shadrach Thornton … Continue reading
Luke Turner, FB/RB, Rice – 2016
Positives: Good size. Versatile hybrid running back and fullback who was also the team’s wildcat quarterback. Average speed at best. Above-average hands and concentration in traffic. In short yardage situations, runs with good body lean and leg drive. Fights for … Continue reading
