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Photo of Kregg Lumpkin
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  • 6'0" Height
  • 224LBS. Weight

Overview

With fellow senior Thomas Brown and super-frosh Knowshon Moreno taking most of the carries this season, Lumpkin struggled to get on the field. Still, his strong interior running and soft hands out of the backfield make him a legitimate sleeper prospect for the NFL. Lumpkin lacks the speed and elusiveness to consistently make defenders miss, but he's a reliable one-cut runner who can be found late and add toughness to a team's rushing attack.

Analysis

Strengths

Positives: Well-defined body. ... At least adequate initial quickness to and through the hole. ... Good power. ... Runs with good forward lean and can run through tacklers. ... Flashes some explosiveness on contact and keeps his feet moving to generate extra yardage. ... Competitive pass blocker who shows good physicality and form. ... Natural pass catcher who can extend and pluck away from his body. Negatives: Lacks elite quickness, agility or the second gear to break away from defenders in the open field. ... Almost runs too hard at times, exposing the ball too much while trying to generate yards after contact. ... Has struggled with ball security over his career. ... Generally durable, but a torn ACL caused him to miss the entire 2004 season.
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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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