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Titans select RB David Cobb in 5th round

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The Tennessee Titans selected running back David Cobb out of Minnesota in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Cobb enjoyed a strong final season at Minnesota, and now makes both Shonn Greene and Antonio Andrews expendable in Tennessee.

He is a strong runner between the tackles and fits a power-running scheme.

David Cobb Bio

Position: RB
School: Minnesota
College Experience: Senior
Height: 5-11
Weight: 229 lbs. 
Age: 21

Combine Results

Event Result
40-yd Dash 4.81 sec
Bench Press 17 reps
Vertical Jump 38.5 inches
Broad Jump 121 inches
3-Cone Drill N/A
20-yd Shuttle N/A

Strengths

  • An efficient, downhill chain-mover with a low center of gravity. Churns out yards.
  • Breaks tackles. A significant percentage of his total yardage at Minnesota came after first contact. 
  • Fits both zone and power-running schemes.

Weaknesses

  • Lacks speed. 40-yard dash time at scouting combine was poor. 
  • Struggles running the ball outside the tackles. 
  • Must improve as a pass protector. Despite his size, he graded out as one of the worst pass blockers in his draft class. [Pro Football Focus]

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