Strengths:
• Explosive speed, quickness, acceleration, burst
• Great feet, agility, balance, change of direction
• Is a threat to take it the distance at any time
• Able to create, elude and make defenders miss
• Nice instincts and vision to locate cut-back lanes
• Can get to the outside and then turn the corner
• Tough and runs harder than you might expect
• Can contribute as return man on special teams
• Productive with a lot of high-quality experience
Weaknesses:
• Is undersized with a thin and relatively lean frame
• Lacks strength, power and limited between tackles
• Just average hands and overall pass catching skills
• Does not offer much as a blocker or pass protector
• Played in gimmicky system unlike what pros utilize
• Lots of miles on tires after a big college work load
• Questionable character due to off the field issues
• Tendency to get dinged and durability is a concern
Injury History:
• Missed two games with a dislocated elbow in 2011
Notes:
A three-year starter for the Ducks --- Consensus 1st Team All-American in 2010 and 2011 --- Was named 2nd Team All-Pac-10 in 2009 and 1st Team All-Pac-10 / 12 in 2010 and 2011 --- Won Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top running back in 2010 --- Heisman Trophy Finalist in 2010 --- Led nation in rushing in 2010 and 2011 --- Oregon's all-time leading rusher and name is all over programs record book --- Ranks second in Pac-10 / Pac-12 history in career rushing and points scored by a non-kicker --- Averaged 9.8 yards with 1 touchdown on 14 punt returns and 21.3 yards on 3 kick returns in college --- Also competed with the Ducks track team --- Arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and third-degree battery in June of 2008 but all charges were dismissed --- Arrested on domestic violence charges after girlfriend said he grabbed her neck and pushed her to the ground during an argument in February of 2010, pleading guilty to misdemeanor harassment with a sentence of 10 days in jail as well as 24 months of probation --- Was twice investigated by the NCAA for violations of the extra benefits rule --- Electric playmaker with some dynamic traits who profiles as more of a situational / change of pace option at next level.
NFL Player Comparison: Jahvid Best
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
ATT |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
REC |
YDS |
TD |
| 2008 |
RS |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 2009 |
13 |
230 |
1,546 |
6.7 |
14 |
17 |
168 |
0 |
| 2010 |
12 |
294 |
1,731 |
5.9 |
21 |
17 |
208 |
3 |
| 2011 |
12 |
247 |
1,805 |
7.3 |
18 |
17 |
210 |
1 |
| Totals |
37 |
771 |
5,082 |
6.6 |
53 |
51 |
589 |
4 |
|
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