C.J. Spiller, RS Ourlads All-Rookie Team 2010

C.J.Spiller was drafted in the 1st round 9th overall pick by the
Buffalo Bills.What Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft said about Spiller:
Spiller, CJ Clemson 5105 196 4.35
A bolt of lightning type runner that is a threat to score as a
receiver, ball carrier, and return specialist. For all practical
purposes, is a four year starter. His first three years he rotated
with Cleveland draft choice James Davis. Played in a one-back
spread offense. He is the all-time, all purpose yards leader at
Clemson and in the Atlantic Coast Conference. This is a football
player that is also a track All-American. He displays good vision
and cutback ability. Productive run skills both inside and on the
perimeter. Displays rare quickness to make the first tackler
miss. Quick reactions to make positive yards on a poorly blocked
play. Has the hands to catch all pass routes with good eye-hand
coordination. A clutch player that can make a play in crucial
situations. As a kickoff return specialist he shows an instant
burst and acceleration. As a punt returner he can take one step
and go, or uses his stop and go moves to make defenders miss.
Finishes his runs with strength and determination. A patient
runner that slides and can bounce the ball outside and speed
down the sideline. Has a burst to the corner and can make the
first defender miss in space. Explosive on wheel routes. Possesses
the hands of a receiver. Mismatch on linebackers. Excellent
vision between the tackles. Hits the crease full speed. Good
cutback vision. Can dodge tacklers at the line of scrimmage. At
times he gets the corner by option football. Academic All-ACC.
OSR:5/28. First round. (A-30 1/2, H-10 1/8, BP-18, SS-DNP

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The Bills added one of the top playmakers in the 2010 NFL Draft.A bolt of lightning type runner that is a threat to score as a receiver, ball carrier, and return specialist. For all practical purposes, is a four year starter. His first three years he rotated with Cleveland draft choice James Davis. Played in a one-back spread offense. He is the all-time, all purpose yards leader at Clemson and in the Atlantic Coast Conference. This is a football player that is also a track All-American. He displays good vision and cutback ability. Productive run skills both inside and on the perimeter. Displays rare quickness to make the first tackler miss. Quick reactions to make positive yards on a poorly blocked play. Has the hands to catch all pass routes with good eye-hand coordination. A clutch player that can make a play in crucial situations. As a kickoff return specialist he shows an instant burst and acceleration. As a punt returner he can take one step and go, or uses his stop and go moves to make defenders miss. Finishes his runs with strength and determination. A patient runner that slides and can bounce the ball outside and speed down the sideline. Has a burst to the corner and can make the first defender miss in space. Explosive on wheel routes. Possesses the hands of a receiver. Mismatch on linebackers. Excellent vision between the tackles. Hits the crease full speed. Good cutback vision. Can dodge tacklers at the line of scrimmage. At times he gets the corner by option football. Academic All-ACC. OSR:5/28. (A-30 1/2, H-10 1/8, BP-18, SS-DNP).

2010 NFL Draft Running Backs

RUNNING BACKS

1. Spiller, CJ Clemson 5110 195 4.38
2. Gerhart, Toby* Stanford 6004 235 4.60
3. Dwyer, Jonathan* Georgia Tech 6010 235 4.50
4. Best, Jahvid* California 5100 200 4.45
5. Scott, Charles LSU 5111 231 4.55

CJ Spiller is a better prospect than the Titans’ Chris Johnson coming
out of college. He has the same explosive game breaking speed and ability
to shake tacklers in space. Good intelligence and instincts to transition to
the next level. Junior Toby Gerhart gets yards after first contact. Finishes
his runs with power, strength, and balance. Good durability and reliable
hands. Jonathan Dwyer, a junior entry that must adjust from the dive
back position in a triple option offense to an NFL backfield. He rushed for
3226 yards in three years. Has the size and power to be a feature NFL
back. Jahvid Best, like Dwyer, is a junior and is explosive through the
line. He missed all remaining games after suffering a severe concussion and
back injury in the Oregon State game on November 7th. Charles Scott
broke his collarbone on 11/8/09 and was lost for the year. He finished his
career with 2372 rushing yards. Scored 18 touchdowns in 2008. Will play
in the 2010 Senior Bowl. Rashawn Jackson and John Conner are two
fullbacks with different skill sets that should go off the board no later than the
fourth round. Jackson is a big power runner that has good hands. Conner is the
classic short-necked blocker that is physical kicking out or sealing an off
tackle defender. Explosive leading the way on inside isolation plays. AVERAGE

Others with draftable grades: Andre Anderson (Tulane), Matthew Asiata
(Utah), Joique Bell (Wayne State-MI), Legarrette Blount (Oregon), Chris
Brown (Oklahoma), Andre Dixon (Connecticut), Anthony Dixon
(Mississippi State), Montario Hardesty (Tennessee), Brandon James
(Florida), Javarris James (Miami), Stafon Johnson (Southern Cal), Dexter
McCluster (Mississippi), Lonyae Miller (Fresno State), Brandon Minor
(Michigan), Pat Paschall (North Dakota State), Michael Smith (Arkansas),
James Starks (Buffalo), Ben Tate (Auburn), Keith Toston (Oklahoma
State), Keiland Williams (LSU)

Underclassmen: Toney Baker (North Carolina State), Jahvid Best (California),
Jonathan Dwyer (Georgia Tech), Toby Gerhart (Stanford), Darius Marshall
(Marshall), Ryan Mathews (Fresno State), Joe McKnight (Southern Cal),
Daniel Thomas (Kansas State)

Fullbacks – John Conner (Kentucky), Jack Corcoran (Rutgers), Cory
Jackson (Maryland), Rashawn Jackson (Virginia), Manase Tonga (BYU)

Average number of running backs/fullbacks drafted per year: 24

C.J. Spiller Clemson 2010 NFL Draft

Ourlads Scouting Services LLC take on C.J. Spiller:

A bolt of lightning type runner that is a threat to score as a receiver, ball carrier, and return specialist. For all practical purposes, will be a four year starter after the 2009 season. His first three years he rotated with Cleveland draft choice James Davis. Plays in a one-back spread offense. Prior to this fall he is the all-time, all purpose yards leader at Clemson. With 921 yards, he will be the most productive Atlantic Coast conference performer in all purpose yards. This is a football player that is also a track All-American. He displays good vision and cut back ability. Productive run skills both inside and on the perimeter. Displays rare quickness to make the first tackler miss. Quick reactions to make positive yards on a poorly blocked play. Has the hands to catch all pass routes with good eye-hand coordination. A clutch player that can make a play in crucial situations. As a kickoff return specialist he shows an instant burst and acceleration. As a punt returner he can take one step and go, or uses his stop and go moves to make defenders miss. Finishes his runs with strength and determination. Academic All-ACC.