Marcus Thigpen | Indiana Scouting Report

Strengths:
Athletic...Great speed with a burst...Very quick and agile...Good vision and instincts...Very elusive...Soft hands...Runs good routes...Can turn the corner...A big play threat...Pretty tough...Outstanding return man.

Weaknesses:
Does not have the ideal size you look for...Isn't very powerful...Won't break many tackles...Sub par inside and short-yardage runner...Can be impatient...Lackluster blocker...Didn't carry the load...Limited upside.

Notes:
Was also a standout track star for the Hoosiers...Actually played wide receiver as a redshirt freshman before moving to running back in 2006...Averaged 24.8 yards on 81 kick returns with 3 touchdowns during his college career...Team Captain...Doesn't profile as anything more than a #3 running back in the NFL but is one of the top return specialists in the ' 09 Draft and could make a roster on that skill alone.

Career Statistics
Year	GP	Att	Yds	Avg	TD	Rec	Yds	TD
2004	RS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2005	11	7	35	5.0	0	32	432	2
2006	12	98	387	3.9	2	12	18	2
2007	12	138	568	4.1	0	21	181	3
2008	12	94	631	6.7	7	13	235	2
Totals	47	337	1,621	4.8	9	78	866	9