Scouting Profile: Georgia RB Todd Gurley
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Todd Gurley
Position: RB
School: Georgia
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 222 lbs.
Age: 20
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | N/A |
| Bench Press | 17 reps |
| Vertical Jump | N/A |
| Broad Jump | N/A |
| 3-Cone Drill | N/A |
| 20-yd Shuttle | N/A |
Strengths
- A foundation running back who possesses an ideal combination of short-area quickness, high-end speed and pile-pushing power.
- Cuts sharply and accelerates to top speed quickly. Little wasted movement.
- Good vision and decision-making. Sees the hole and hits it.
- Comfortable as a receiver.
- Willing blocker with potential to become an excellent pass protector.
- Rarely fumbles.
Weaknesses
- Medical red flag. Coming off a torn ACL. Wasn't able to work out at the scouting combine or his pro day.
- Did not allow NFL doctors to thoroughly examine his surgically repaired knee at the combine, though will reportedly submit to supplemental medical testing before the draft.
- Upright running style exposes him to big hits.
- Needs improvement as a pass blocker.
NFL player comparison: Steven Jackson
Gurley's running style is reminiscent of a young Steven Jackson but with significantly better top-end speed. Gurley is a fearless runner who hits the hole with abandon, cuts sharply between defenders without losing balance and is willing and capable of hurdling opponents when necessary.
Ideal fit: New England Patriots
Gurley has the best chance of any running back since 2012 to be selected in the first round, but injury concerns should push him down the board a bit. The Patriots at 32 could be the sweet spot. The Patriots have never been shy about adding players coming off major injuries (the team spent its 2014 first-round pick on Dominique Easley, who tore both his ACLs in college) and they have a major need at running back after allowing both Shane Vereen and Stevan Ridley (who is still unsigned) to depart in free agency.
Draft Projection: Round 1 (16-32)