Senior Bowl Running Backs

Joique Bell (Wayne State-MI) – 5107, 223. Division II Harlon Hill Award Player of the Year. Good vision and change of direction. Strong lower body. Hits the hole hard and leaks out the other side. LeGarrette Blount (Oregon) – 6005, 245. Talented big back that runs downhill with power. Catches the ball in his hands, not a natural catcher. Needs to improve his pass protection skills. Struggled in drill work. Has some shake and bake moves for a big man to elude defenders. Must improve his ball security. Good fit in I-formation. Chris Brown (Oklahoma) – 5100, 202. Limited exposure in practices and game. Cory Jackson (Maryland) – 6006, 245. Impressed on special teams coverage. Lead blocker that is willing and productive. Straight line, between the tackles runner. Finishes run. Rashawn Jackson (Virginia) – 6006, 239, hands 10”. A better ball carrier than a pass protector in practice. High and marginal foot quickness on blitz pickup. Question awareness. Dexter McCluster (Mississippi) – 5081, 165. Explosive undersized running back/receiver combination. Good route runner with dependable hands. Third down type back. Slippery. Can make the tackler miss in the open field with rare quickness. Laid out for a pass in the game. A small framed runner with a slender lower body. Fumbled when he got hit from the side. Durability will always be a concern because of his build and running style. Lonyae Miller (Fresno State) – 5110, 220. Was a backup as a senior, but possesses above average running skills and strength, has a second gear burst when he runs through the second level. A downhill runner with inconsistencies. Lacked effort on special teams work. Can’t arm tackle him. Accelerates through hole with power. Hand catch in practice. John Conner (Kentucky) – 5110, 240. Was added to the South roster after Charles Scott failed his physical. Catches the ball in his hands. Consistent lead blocker in an I-formation. Runs his feet on contact. Straight ahead ball carrier. Takes pride in blocking. Anthony Dixon (Mississippi State) – 6006, 245, hands 10”. Hard nosed runner between the tackles. Strong and tough. Effective blocking on blitz pickup. Works linebacker around the quarterback. Stafon Johnson (Southern Cal) – 5105, 214. Overcame a serious throat injury during mid-season to play in the game. Strong lower body to break tackles. Finishes his runs. Ben Tate (Auburn) – 5107, 214. Quick and explosive. Good vision and cutting ability. Strong lower body to run through tackles. Caught the ball in his hands. Good effort as a pass protector. Solid in blitz pickup. A downhill one cut zone runner. Uses a stiff arm to ward off blockers. Finishes runs. Roy Upchurch (Alabama) – 5117, 210. Contributed as a rotation back and on special teams. A hard working back that is not special in any area. Catches the ball in his hands. Charles Scott (LSU) – 5113, 239. Accurate measurement, but failed physical to participate in game.