Well I'm 1 for 2 so far.
Darrell Henderson - 5'-8" 208 lbs. RB
8. (101) Darrell Henderson - RB - Memphis - 5'-8" 208 lbs. - Slippery in space with HR speed, didn't catch a ton of passes, doesn't carry the size to consistantly run between the tackles, but is willing.
So my #8 RB and #101 overall prospect, and my last prospect that graded in round 3. So it wasn't a reach by much. After the 1st round, if you get a guy that is graded in that round, its not a reach IMO.
The Draft Network had him as their #2 overall RB and one of their guys comped him to Kareem Hunt with breakaway speed.
From April 15th in response to a mock draft by CBS sports:
"Henderson is a perfect fit in a outside zone scheme where he can get outside in space and use that speed and elusiveness to do damage. THe 3rd round is right on the money for him and I wouldn't be shocked if he went in the 2nd. The only issue I would have is, do the Rams need a RB in the 3rd round? I might be more inclined to grab a RB that slips into day 3 like Bryce Love or Bruce Anderson or Devine Ozigbo or Justice Hill."[
ramsrule.com]
Positives:
HR speed
Explosive is putting it mildly
Deceptively powerful for 200 lbs (current note, I had no idea when I made this note he was 208)
Lateral quickness is good
146 ypg on 16 touches...WTH
outstanding balance
tough to bring down due to balance/power/elusiveness combo
Negatives:
Hands are ok
Not much of a route runner
pass blocking like most RBs in college is lacking
Lacks size to be a bellcow back (current note, Im not so sure, he is 7 lbs from 215 and the power is there)
I think I undervalued him a bit and others overvalued him. Either way, this is bad news (or good news) for Gurley fans as he is going to see less action next year. I love the pick, I love the spot he was drafted and I love what LA has in a plan.
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