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Running Back | Senior | Northwestern 
Tyrell Sutton
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 211 | 40-Time: 4.65
Tyrell Sutton | Northwestern Wildcats
Official Bio

Stars
Strengths:
Good vision and instincts...Quick with a burst...Very tough and runs hard...Reliable hands...Elusive in space...Might be able to contribute as a return man...Real smart..Hard worker..Team  leader...Productive.

Weaknesses:
Shorter than you'd prefer...Poor timed speed...Not very strong...Isn't a big play threat...Sub par ball security...Will struggle between the tackles...Marginal blocker...Durability is a concern...Upside is limited.

Notes:
Brother, Tony, starred at Division III College of Wooster (OH)...Won Ohio's Mr. Football award in 2004 and finished his prep career with 117 touchdowns...Took over the Wildcats starting job right away as a true freshman and earned numerous national and Big Ten conference honors...Started every game in 2006 but dealt with head, shoulder and leg injuries...Missed a good portion of the 2007 season with an ankle sprain...Started 9 games in 2008 but suffered a left wrist injury which eventually required surgery...Terrific college player but does not have the physical tools you look for at the next level...Could compete for a roster spot as a  backup / special teamer assuming he can stay healthy.


Career Statistics
Year GP Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD
2005 12 250 1,474 5.9 16 44 396 2
2006 12 189 1,000 5.3 5 40 261 2
2007 7 108 522 4.8 4 30 282 0
2008 9 184 890 4.8 6 35 305 2
Totals 40 731 3,886 5.3 31 159 1,244 6

 


   
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