Scouting Reports

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RB Saquon Barkley PSU



Strengths: Playmaker at RB who can gain chunk yardage or make a big play any time he's on the field. Uses superb vision and change of direction skills as a runner to find holes and create yardage other RBs can't. Has the power to pound the ball between the tackles and gain tough yardage when necessary. Can break tackles with both speed and power and will often gain an additional 3-5 yards on a run as a result. Homerun hitter who will take it to the house if he gets to the second level at full speed. Runs routes like a receiver, and can make a big impact in the passing game. Performs well as a blocker, recognizing and picking up free rushers and effectively blocking them. Does everything any NFL offense would ask of a RB well and can instantly plug in to an NFL offense as a starter and an every down back.

Weaknesses: Occasionally will take his eyes off the ball as a receiver and struggle to catch catchable passes. Sometimes tries to do too much and ends up taking a loss of yardage instead of just pounding the ball into the line for no gain. Sometimes tries to do too much to make defenders miss in the open field and trips himself up, costing him yardage at the end of the run.

Other: Will be an every down back and a starter from Day 1 barring injury.

Player Comparison: Walter Payton