Jahvid Best was named to the All-Rookie team after a strong start. He was the first rookie in NFL history to rush for 75 yards,have 150 yards receiving, and score three touchdowns in one game. A turf toe injury hindered him much of the year but he looks to have a bright future.What Ourlads NFL Draft Guide said about Best:
Best, Jahvid California 5101 199 4.38
Junior entry. Two-year starter. An explosive and talented back
with quick reactions. Smooth North/South runner that finishes
his runs. Plays fast. Sudden into the hole and demonstrates
unique running skills and instincts. Has a natural feel for running
the ball. Good vision. Has the ability to create positive yardage
on poorly blocked plays. Patient to the hole and lets the block
set up. Gives the defender a leg then takes it away. Can plant and
cut without the loss of speed. Can dip in and burst outside. Has
a thick lower body and good contact balance. Good hit and spin
move. Rare cut back ability and speed. Runs the zone read out of
the I-formation. Also runs plays out of the spread formation. A
difference maker that gets to the second level with instant
acceleration. Good agility in traffic. Always going forward.
Slippery. Not easy to tackle. Good hands to catch all pass routes.
Good eye/hand coordination. Durability is a question mark because
of an annual pattern of missing some games with injury. Led the
country in rushing with 1580 yards in 2008. Career stats are 364
rushes for 2668 yards, 7.3 yards per carry, and 29 touchdowns. He
also caught 62 passes for 533 yards and 6 touchdowns. OSR:3/28.
First/second round. (A-31 3/4, H-9, BP-18, SS-4.16).