Official Bio
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Strengths:
Good bulk with a solid frame...Very athletic and has a burst...Great balance and agility...Nice vision and instincts...Real strong and runs hard...Tough and plays bigger than he is...Has very good hands...Good route runner...Does a nice job in pass protection...Has the ability to run inside and outside...Runs low to the ground and is difficult for defenders to locate...Competitive...Amazing work ethic...Team leader.
Weaknesses:
Shorter than you would prefer...Body is maxed out...Average speed and is not very explosive...Not a great short-yardage option...Isn't a big play threat...Not overly elusive...Goes down too easily...Might not be able to carry the load in the pros...Durability is a concern...Upside?
Notes:
Ranks 2nd on the Spartans all-time rushing list...Doak Walker Award finalist as a senior...1st Team All-Big Ten selection and a Walter Camp All-American in 2008...Tore the ACL in his right knee as a senior in high school...Missed time with a knee injury in 2006...Sat out spring practice in 2008 while he nursed a shoulder ailment...Worked in a rotation with Jehuu Caulcrick early on in his career...Saw his role expanded as a senior and came through with a huge final campaign, ranking among the nation's leaders in rushing and touchdowns...Led the nation in carries in 2008 and put a lot of mileage on his tires...The type who does everything well but nothing great...Probably doesn't profile as a full-time starter in the NFL but his all-around talents and top-notch intangibles lead you to believe he can be a valuable backup.
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
Att |
Yds |
Avg |
TD |
Rec |
Yds |
TD |
| 2005 |
11 |
122 |
817 |
6.7 |
5 |
19 |
138 |
0 |
| 2006 |
8 |
86 |
497 |
5.8 |
1 |
14 |
96 |
1 |
| 2007 |
13 |
245 |
1,447 |
5.9 |
6 |
35 |
295 |
0 |
| 2008 |
13 |
390 |
1,637 |
4.2 |
22 |
28 |
190 |
0 |
| Totals |
45 |
843 |
4,398 |
5.2 |
34 |
96 |
719 |
1 |
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