Strengths:
• Outstanding size and bulk with a stout, sturdy build
• Powerful w/ fantastic upper and lower body strength
• Super tough, competitive, aggressive, physical runner
• Remarkable balance, low center of gravity, nimble feet
• Superb vision and natural instincts w/ good patience
• Displays an impressive burst and is sneaky explosive
• Showcases extra gear to pull away from defenders
• Terrific between the tackles and keeps legs moving
• Is fast enough to get to outside and turn the corner
• Breaks
a ton of tackles and is a load to bring down
• Protects the football and won't put it on the ground
• Soft hands and is a good receiver out of the backfield
• Very reliable in pass protection with good awareness
• Capable of carrying load yet hasn't been overworked
• Great work ethic and is an animal in the weight room
• Also exhibited some dynamic ability as a kick returner
• Productive and excelled against top-notch competition
Weaknesses:
• Not particularly elusive and won't make people miss
• Lacks elite speed; may not be homerun threat in NFL
• Relatively minor concerns about maturity / character
• Battled some injuries so durability might be an issue
Injury History:
• Surgery to repair left ankle ligaments in high school
• Sat out two contests with a sprained knee in 2010
• Arthroscopic surgery on left knee in February of 2012
Notes:
Just a one-year starter for the Crimson Tide after backing up Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram for two seasons --- Brother Terrell Richardson played defensive end at Louisiana-Lafayette --- Unanimous 1st Team All-American in 2011 --- Named 1st Team All-SEC and was the SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2011 --- Winner of the Doak Walker Award as the nation's top running back in 2011 --- Was one of the nation's most highly sought-after recruits coming out of the same high school that produced Emmitt Smith --- Only lost one fumble during college career --- Joined Tim Tebow and Cam Newton as the only players in SEC history to rush for 20 touchdowns --- Set the Crimson Tide single-season record for all-purpose yards (2,083) --- Was dominant against some of the country's premier defenses that were specifically game planning to stop him --- The type who can run over linebackers or away from defensive backs and profiles as a true stud workhorse at next level --- Rare talent with well-rounded skill set and the best prospect to come along at the position since Adrian Peterson.
NFL Player Comparison: Jonathan Stewart
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
ATT |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
REC |
YDS |
TD |
| 2009 |
14 |
144 |
749 |
5.2 |
8 |
16 |
126 |
0 |
| 2010 |
11 |
112 |
700 |
6.3 |
6 |
23 |
266 |
4 |
| 2011 |
13 |
283 |
1,679 |
5.9 |
21 |
29 |
338 |
3 |
| Totals |
48 |
539 |
3,128 |
5.8 |
35 |
68 |
730 |
7 |
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