Ryan Mathews RB Ourlads All-Rookie Team 2010

Ryan Mathews was hindered by a high ankle sprain most of the year but gave a sample of what he is capable of late in the season.What Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft said about Mathews:


Mathews, Ryan Fresno State 5115 218 4.48
Junior entry. Started 16 games over career. An upright runner
with good contact balance. A between the tackles physical runner
with a strong lower body. Plays in both the I-formation and
spread looks. Has the speed to bounce the ball outside for positive
yards. Big game against Boise State, rushing for 234 yards and
scoring 3 touchdowns. A one cut downhill zone runner that
follows his blockers. Presses the hole, runs behind his pads, and
is rarely tackled by the first defender. Plays fast. Likes to launch
and fly into the end zone from the 3-yard line on in. Not a
creative runner, but a power back that is a hardnosed slasher.
Has only 19 career catches, but was productive with 268 yards
and 2 touchdowns. A good athlete that gives effort as a pass
protector. Nation’s leading rusher with 1808 yards, averaging
6.6 yards per carry and 19 touchdowns. OSR:6/28. First/second
round. (A-31, H-9 1/4, BP-19, SS-4.32).