DRAFT TRACKER 2014
2014
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DRAFTED BY
San Francisco 49ers
Round 2 • Pick 25
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
A big, strong, powerful, NFL feature back who carried the Buckeyes' offense as a senior and proved he can be a workhorse. Solid all-around, chunk runner well-built for the physicality of the AFC North.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 2 • Pick 23
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big, thickly built, athletic slasher with an overinflated sense of his abilities and character red flags, which could cause some teams to shy away. Fits best in a downhill scheme and has potential to be a 20-carry back in the NFL, but must run to his size more consistently and prove his unstable behavior is a thing of the past.
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DRAFTED BY
Chicago Bears
Round 4 • Pick 17
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Highly productive, hard-charging slasher who runs more competitively than he does powerfully and picks up yardage in chunks. Has some first-round traits and is one of the most instinctive runners in this year's draft class, though his stock could be affected by off-the-field troubles.
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DRAFTED BY
Los Angeles Rams
Round 3 • Pick 11
PLAYER ANALYSIS
The SEC Player of the Year, Mason is a compactly built, nifty-footed runner with a balanced skill set to merit 20 touches per game at the next level. Fits in multiple schemes and has the chops to make an impact as a rookie.
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DRAFTED BY
New York Giants
Round 4 • Pick 13
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Very strong, stocky, powerful runner with the instincts, contact balance and toughness to carry a heavy workload. Really emerged as a senior, when he led the nation in rushing, and proved worthy of a starting role.
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DRAFTED BY
Atlanta Falcons
Round 4 • Pick 3
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Compactly built, downhill slasher with the agility and balanced skill set to emerge as a workhorse back. Earned the top assignment in a very talented backfield and has a similar build, running style and all-around utility as San Francisco 49ers 2005 third-round pick Frank Gore. Could prove to be a better pro than college player.
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DRAFTED BY
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 3 • Pick 5
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic, competitive, tough, upright slasher who is an asset as a receiver -- hands rate among the best on a RB in recent years. Cannot project as a bellcow, but offers playmaking ability as part of a tandem in a zone scheme. Speed and durability could determine ultimate draft value.
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DRAFTED BY
Kansas City Chiefs
Round 4 • Pick 24
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A deluxe, specialty back and potential slot receiver with game-breaking return ability, Thomas can be an explosive mismatch weapon in multiple facets of the game. Diminutive stature will decrease the odds he'll be able to stay healthy in the pros, and his commitment to the game will dictate his future success. Rare speed creates a higher commodity on Draft Day.
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DRAFTED BY
Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 3 • Pick 33
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Explosive playmaker lacking requisite size for the pro game. Was slowed by an ankle injury early and did not return to junior form until late in senior season. Can make an immediate impact in the return game and add value as a multipurpose threat. Long-term durability is greatest concern given tiny frame.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 3 • Pick 30
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Good-sized, compactly built, highly productive, physical workhorse and program-changer who took Towson to new heights while dominating inferior competition. Has the chops to factor prominently in a power-running scheme, showing the ability to slash and cut, run over defenders and contribute as a receiver.
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Houston Texans
Round 6 • Pick 5
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Blue looks the part and would have been the No. 1 back at most schools given his combination of size, speed, power and competitiveness. Is a second-round talent on physical ability alone, but injury and a stacked stable of LSU runners limited Blue’s opportunity to shine. Scheme-versatile runner who is a prime candidate to elevate his stock prior to the draft and be a far more productive pro than college player.
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Tennessee Titans
Round 2 • Pick 22
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
The Pac-12’s leading rusher, Sankey has an overall average skill set and generally gains what is blocked for him. Is instinctive, competitive and shifty enough to be effective as a complementary zone runner, but must improve in pass protection.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 237 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A big, well-built inside runner with soft hands, Baker must learn how to protect the ball better to earn his way in the big leagues. However, he possesses the physical traits to earn a role with continued focus and development.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 5/8"
- Weight
- 232 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 78 1/8"
Production
52.37
Athleticism
53.88
Total Score
106.25
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Physically gifted, energetic, pedigreed runner with potential to develop into a productive sledgehammer and be a better pro than college player if he embraces a violent running style, remains healthy and keeps his head screwed on straight.
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DRAFTED BY
Minnesota Vikings
Round 3 • Pick 32
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Jack of all trades, master of none. Adjusted from a triple-option quarterbacking role as a junior to a tailback role as a senior and has enough athletic ability to warrant a chance as a change-of-pace back in the pros. Could even be tried as a return man and cornerback, where he began his college career. Would benefit from focusing on one position and will require some time to develop. Practice-squad candidate.
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DRAFTED BY
Washington Commanders
Round 6 • Pick 10
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Good-sized, productive, zone runner with enough physical traits to warrant consideration as a complementary back. Benefited from an offense featuring a lot of fly sweeps and lateral runs that have not translated well to the NFL game. Overall character will require closer evaluation and can determime draft status.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 7 • Pick 7
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A Miami transfer, Johnson is a big, nifty-footed runner with enough run strength and burst to be productive in a downhill power scheme or as a one-cut zone runner. However, he will have to take better care of the football and make strides in pass protection to earn carries.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/8"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 74 7/8"
Production
72.65
Athleticism
51
Total Score
123.65
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Compact, thickly built, mid-major workhorse with a blend of one-cut and downhill elements. Generally gains what is blocked for him and has a ceiling as a No. 2/tandem back in a man- or zone-blocking scheme. However, he is not a talented enough runner to overlook or tolerate his fumbles and deficient pass protection, and he will have to earn trust before he earns carries.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8"
- Weight
- 193 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Compactly built, quicker-than-fast short stepper whose size limits his role, but Malena has the agility, elusiveness, hands and competitiveness to make someone's decision to cut him a difficult one, especially given his special-teams utility. Will interview well, be an asset in the facility and challenge for a complementary/third-down role.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/8"
- Weight
- 224 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 79 5/8"
Production
61.71
Athleticism
54.90
Total Score
116.61
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A competitive, inside power runner with a hard, upright running style that could lend itself to injuries in the pros. Could carve a role as a solid backup and function well between the tackles in a rotation.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 3/8"
- Weight
- 218 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 77 5/8"
Production
50.99
Athleticism
71.23
Total Score
122.22
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A height-weight-speed prospect who slid down the depth chart as a junior, Atkinson made a premature jump to the NFL knowing he likely would have been behind underclassmen had he returned as a senior. Is not a natural running back, but has raw tools to warrant consideration as a developmental, one-cut slasher. Better tester than football player.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'7 3/8"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 73 5/8"
Production
61.57
Athleticism
77.34
Total Score
138.91
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized, competitive, change-of-pace back who was bothered by an ankle injury as a senior, but offers enough of a balanced skill set, including good acceleration, to be a better pro than college player. Evaluators would benefit to revisit junior tape for best indication of his ability.
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DRAFTED BY
Los Angeles Chargers
Round 6 • Pick 25
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Fluid perimeter runner/receiver with playmaking ability, though his game is rough around the edges, requiring more polish and attention to detail. Profiles as a third-down/change-of-pace back, but his football intelligence has to catch up with his physical gifts in order to earn trust he can handle the role.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A nifty, instinctive zone runner who made his senior season his best and showed very well at his pro day workout, adding nine pounds since the East-West Shrine game but still showing fluid movement skill.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 6 • Pick 28
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Gaffney, who doubles as a baseball player, rejoined the Cardinal football team after a one-year stint in Class A. Did not skip a beat, shouldering the load as a feature back and putting himself back on the NFL radar by showing inside running skills as a big, athletic, downhill back willing to grind out the tough yards. Has the determination and competitiveness to earn a backup role for a power-running team.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 196 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tough, overachieving, monotone zone runner who generally gets what is blocked for him and has a ceiling as a No. 3 back.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/4"
- Weight
- 222 lbs
- Arm
- 30 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 73 7/8"
Production
66.09
Athleticism
74.68
Total Score
140.77
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Split time in a three-man backfield until being dismissed from the team for his multiple violations of team rules. Must prove he can stay disciplined and learn what it means to be a pro to make it. Is best running outside in a spread offense that features wide running lanes and could bring the most value to a team as a pass catcher in a change-of-pace role.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8 1/8"
- Weight
- 194 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 73 1/8"
Production
71.69
Athleticism
77.89
Total Score
149.58
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smallish, darting, change-of-pace zone runner who will have to carve a niche as a third-down back. With a son to support and the memory of a gruesomely severe knee injury in 2011 (torn ACL, MCL, meniscus and patellar tendon), left school early despite tepid draft projections. Is the type you root for, but will have to prove his chops as a receiver and pass protector to stick.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 224 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 76 1/4"
Production
56.66
Athleticism
72.04
Total Score
128.70
PLAYER ANALYSIS
An adequate-sized back with the run instincts and perimeter running skills to compete for a job in a situational role if he learns to commit himself to the process and figures out what it means to be a pro.
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DRAFTED BY
New England Patriots
Round 4 • Pick 30
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A distant cousin of Santana and Sinorice Moss, White had a very productive career despite splitting carries for four years, and offers a balanced enough skill set to factor as a recyclable, complementary, change-of-pace back in the pros.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/8"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Arm
- 30 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 74 1/4"
Production
61.04
Athleticism
51
Total Score
112.04
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Good-sized, downhill, monotone runner who left school with a year of eligibility remaining despite lacking exceptional athletic traits. Will have to earn his keep as an inside runner, though he faces an uphill battle to earn a spot as a reserve.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 206 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A speedy, perimeter runner who looked like the second coming of Thomas Jones upon his arrival in college, possessing a shredded physique and trademark quickness. Injuries and an inconsistent down-to-down competitive effort forced him to see more rotational action and regressed his career.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 3/8"
- Weight
- 212 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/8"
- Hand
- 8 1/2"
- Wing
- 73 3/8"
Production
75.58
Athleticism
57.60
Total Score
133.18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Compactly built, productive, monotone runner lacking exceptional traits to distinguish himself from other recyclable backs. Would have been better served returning to school, if for no other reason than to improve in pass protection. Workout numbers could dictate draft value.
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DRAFTED BY
Baltimore Ravens
Round 4 • Pick 38
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A big, small-school producer with a solid all-around skill set to compete for a job as a role player in a zone scheme. Will need to contribute on special teams to earn a spot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 3/4"
- Weight
- 212 lbs
- Arm
- 30 3/4"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 72 5/8"
Production
56.10
Athleticism
56.83
Total Score
112.93
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A one-cut, inside zone runner, Redd is a solid, all-around performer with a No. 2 skill set. Can pick up yardage in chunks and would most ideally be suited for a ground game such as the Seahawks, Eagles or Packers.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A one-cut, zone runner with untapped explosiveness in his body, Houston has split time in a rotation and never emerged as a workhorse back. Is at his best working the perimeter on outside stretch-zone runs and is sure-handed enough to contribute in the receiving game. Will have to make his presence felt on special teams.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/4"
- Weight
- 209 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 77"
Production
59.63
Athleticism
78.99
Total Score
138.62
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A one-cut zone runner lacking ideal balance and competitiveness desired on the front lines and the temperament for special teams. More of a workout warrior than football player at this stage of his development and will be challenged to produce against better competition.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9"
- Weight
- 213 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Emerged on the season as a freshman at Maryland before being relegated to the bench and transferring to Portland State. Followed a standout senior season by earning MVP distinction in the Medal of Honor all-star game for his former Terps coach Ralph Friedgen. Possesses the run size and run instincts to compete for a complementary role.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 206 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Fast, linear, one-cut, perimeter slasher best-suited for a zone scheme. Never established himself as a feature back, though his speed and special-teams ability will give him a chance to compete for a roster spot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 223 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Strong, physical, upright, inside zone runner with solid all-around skills. Missed much of senior season with a broken ankle injury and long-term durability could remain a question in the pros given his tight hips and hard-running style. Has the size and competitiveness to earn a complimentary role.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 7 • Pick 12
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8 5/8"
- Weight
- 207 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 71 1/8"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
51
Total Score
105.65
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tough, competitive, hard-nosed runner with the eyes, instincts and intangibles to earn a role. Has make-it qualities that could endear him to a coaching staff and add life to a locker room.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'7"
- Weight
- 196 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smallish, productive FCS running back lacking exceptional athletic traits for the pro game. Best chance to stick will be as a third-down back, though he is underpowered and does not have unique burst or elusiveness.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 5/8"
- Weight
- 202 lbs
- Arm
- 29 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 72 3/4"
Production
62.54
Athleticism
64.89
Total Score
127.43
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