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Grade
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  • 4.47 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 15 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 37.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 121.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 7.18 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 4.39 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 11.70 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 5'11" Height
  • 208LBS. Weight

Overview

A consistent weapon in Purdue's spread offense, Sheets accumulated more than 2,200 yards rushing and 70 receptions during his first three seasons. However, it took a preseason knee injury to Jaycen Taylor in 2008 for Sheets to finally get an opportunity to show that he could carry the load.

With little help from inconsistent quarterback Curtis Painter, Sheets made honorable mention All-Big Ten in 2008 by rushing for 1,131 yards and adding 37 receptions. He also became Purdue's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns (48). An impressive week of practice at the Senior Bowl secured Sheets in the minds of NFL scouts as one of the more nationally underrated talents in an otherwise weak senior class of runners. Had an arm span of 31 1/4 inches and a hand span of 9 1/2 inches at the combine.

Analysis

Strengths

Positives: Lanky build with the room for additional mass without a significant loss of quickness. Quick to the hole. Agile. Can make defenders miss in tight quarters. Quickly gets to top speed and can accelerate through a gap and to the second level. Patient runner who follows his blocks, but can stick his foot in the ground and explode through holes. Good speed for the stretch play. Good vision for the cutback. Despite a lack of prototypical bulk and leg drive, is an extraordinarily effective runner near the goal-line. Good hands out of the backfield. Experienced kick returner with the vision and speed to contribute immediately in this area. Four year contributor who has never missed a game due to injury. Enjoyed a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Could have been hidden a bit by Purdue's reliance on the passing game and surprise at the next level. Negatives: Lacks the bulk and lower leg drive necessary for grinding out the tough yards. Only had one season as the team's primary back. Operated out of a spread offense, and will likely be forced to acclimate to a more pro-style offense in the NFL. Marginal effectiveness as a pass blocker. Supplies good effort, but simply lacks the strength to hold up. Complained about the struggles of the rest of the Purdue offense -- specifically quarterback Curtis Painter -- to the press.
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Grade Title Draft (Round) Description
96-100 Future Hall of Famer Top Pick A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played
85-95 Immediate Starter 1st An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter).
70-84 Eventual Starter 2nd-3rd A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position.
50-69 Draftable Player 4th-7th A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential.
20-49 Free Agent UDFA A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body.

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