Dion Lewis, Philadelphia Eagles, 149th Pick, 5th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Lewis, Dion Pittsburgh 5065 193 4.57

Junior entry. Two-year starter. Tough runner between the tackles despite size. An instinctive runner with good balance. Quicker than fast. More productive as a freshman surrounded by a veteran quarterback and offensive line in 2009. Can make you miss in the hole. Has a jump cut spin move that helps him slip tacklers. Can make a cut without losing speed. Quick stop and start moves. Slithers through a crease in the defense. Catches check down and screen passes in his hands. A willing blocker who will stick his nose in there. Effective cut blocker. Generally lets the play develop then cuts off the block. Quicker than fast, but lacks a sudden upfield burst. Has above average athletic ability and running instincts. He may find a job as a role player. Lacks feature back power and finish speed. Ball security is a problem with short arms and small hands. Gets ball stripped. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.

Minnesota Vikings 2011 Mock Draft

Minnesota
12 Tyron Smith OT South. Cal
43 Colin Kaepernick QB Nevada
106 Jaiquawn Jarrett SS Temple
139 Ian Williams NT Notre Dame
150 Lawrence Wilson OB Connect.
172 Pierre Allen DE Nebraska
200 Dion Lewis RB Pittsburgh
215 Lee Smith TE Marshall
236 Jeremy Kerley WR TCU