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Jeremy Langford Is The Rb We Need


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I know 80% of the board is Gurley. I understand this but Jeremy Langford will be available late. Watch the tape. This dude looks just like Roger Craig and will be available 4th/5th round. Had some dumb *** scout at combine say he is a bouncer. Which caused his stock to drop, which is great for us. All I see in the game tape is a disciplined running back that does a good job following his blockers. Who has a great burst, quick feet, and lowers the shoulder when he needs to. Watch the tape. This is our dude.

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Im for whoever is available in the third through fifth rounds. A first or second round running back is madness right now.

^^this^^

This draft is very deep at RB and fairly deep at WR. There will be a WR in the 3rd and a RB in the 4th that can make significant contributions to the next year's team.

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I know 80% of the board is Gurley. I understand this but Jeremy Langford will be available late. Watch the tape. This dude looks just like Roger Craig and will be available 4th/5th round. Had some dumb *** scout at combine say he is a bouncer. Which caused his stock to drop, which is great for us. All I see in the game tape is a disciplined running back that does a good job following his blockers. Who has a great burst, quick feet, and lowers the shoulder when he needs to. Watch the tape. This is our dude.

I like him a lot. Unfortunately, he is getting a lot of attention lately. I think he goes in the third.

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Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you our next rookie RB:

Duke Johnson

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Selected first-team All-ACC in 2014 and left Miami as school's all-time leading rusher (3,519 yards). Finished 2014 season with 1,652 yards rushing. Ran for 249 yards against Virginia Tech and 130 yards against Florida State. In 2013, selected second-team All-ACC, but suffered season-ending ankle injury against Florida State. Was the 2012 ACC Rookie of the Year and selected second-team All-ACC while rushing for freshman record 947 yards and 10 touchdowns. Set UM single-season record with 892 kick return yards. Rated No. 1 running back in the nation out of high school and won a 5A State Championship at Miami Norland along with draft entrant and Miami tackle, Ereck Flowers. His father, Randy, died from ALS in 2008.


PRO DAY RESULTS
40-yard dash: 4.5 and 4.51 seconds
Vertical jump: 35 inches
Short shuttle: 4.16 seconds
3-cone: 6.88 seconds
Bench: 18 reps of 225 pounds ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Explosive burst and plays with suddenness. Elusive in tight quarters. Has lightning in his feet. Has hips and feet to stop and start without stalling. Rare ability on stretch plays to hit cutback lanes that other backs can't get to. Runs with patience and a well-timed burst. Has great feel as zone-scheme, one-cut runner. Changes direction without breaking stride. Courageous runner. Shows no fear when getting downhill. Strong-willed competitor with toughness. Has second gear around the corner and can erase the angles. Gets small(er) through the hole and runs behind pads. Fights through arm tackles. Regroups and balances himself after initial contact. Reads and sets up routes and adjusts to poorly thrown balls. WEAKNESSES Average inside runner, where feel and instincts are concerned. Vision fails him at times when running between the tackles. Won't always see initial hole and will mash turbo button, hoping to power through to second level. At times unwilling to do dirty work in pass protection. Looks for cut blocks rather than squaring up and playing with technique and toughness. Tries to run to daylight once in open field rather than just finishing runs. Hampered by injuries in 2014 and broke his ankle in 2013. Medicals will be combed over. Must improve ball security after fumbling six times over last two seasons. NFL COMPARISON Justin Forsett BOTTOM LINE

One of the most explosive runners in college football during his time at Miami, Johnson doesn't need much of a crease to make defenses pay. His explosive quickness and elusiveness should help him adapt quickly to NFL speed. His feel and courage as a one-cut runner should earn him instant playing time. Johnson's lack of pass-protection skills and concerns about his durability could force him into a committee situation. He's perfectly suited for a role as a zone-scheme back.

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