Acantha Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Bill's go special teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2011/4/18/2113155/johnny-white-nfl-draft-scouting-report Johnny White NFL Draft Scouting Report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Who do we even have behind Freddy/CJ? If the guy can be a good short yardage back/special teamer this is a very good pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Leading high school football runner of all time in the state of North Carolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Final Word: White is one of the more underrated running back prospects in this draft. He has the quickness, vision, and balance to fit many running attacks. His toughness and determination allow him to pick up yards after the initial contact which is key in the NFL. His overall value is hurt by his limitations as a pass blocker. White also is not a natural pass catcher which makes him a likely candidate to be pegged as a 2 down back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Who do we even have behind Freddy/CJ? If the guy can be a good short yardage back/special teamer this is a very good pick. I agree he's probably a depth pick as well. His coach was talking him up especially as a special teamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Started college as a CB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopreme Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Waste of a pick. No matter what, you try and draft starters or guys who could develop into starters. Should have picked best available ot or go with stanzi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NishP Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 i don't have a problem with this pick, he runs a 4.4 40 yrd dash and looks to be pretty strong.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Huddle Report on Johnny White Johnny White RB North Carolina TALENT BOARD Round 1 STRENGTHS This is one of the best running backs in this draft. He has excellent talent and natural instincts and plays in a pro style offense. Johnny has natural gifts to catch the ball out of the backfield, to be used in the slot and catch the ball down the field like a receiver. He is excellent at picking up a blitz and blocking. Johnny has the power and strength to run through the tackles as well as the speed to take the ball to the outside. This kid is a complete running back. He is football smart and shows leadership skills through his play on the field. If he hadn't broken his collar bone at the beginning of the year, he just might have been rated as the best all around running back in this draft. There is no learning going on for this kid -- he is a natural. CONCERNS Johnny needs to stay healthy. If he does, he will be considered one of the steals in this draft. As of this writing, Johnny is not listed on our top 200. That should change if he can work out some time before the draft. BOTTOM LINE I saw Johnny in two games this year before he got injured. The first time he took the ball on a run, the hair on the back of my neck stood up and I got the "this kid has star power" chills. The announcers talked about how he has played on both side of the ball, but all I can tell you is that seeing him at running back seemed like he had been there all of his life. He knows how to set up blocks for his offensive linemen and can catch the ball down the field. In fact, Johnny was North Carolina's whole offense before he got injured. I don't know if Johnny will get selected in this draft. Remember the name Johnny (The Natural) White because when he gets on the field, you cannot deny seeing his natural talents and his ability to impact. He just has to stay healthy. I know I'm going out on a limb here as far as most people are concerned, but this is why we use the two board system. I am not bound to tell you what you want to hear or expect to hear. All I am bound to do is tell you what I see. You Mark Ingram fans and Jordan Todman fans, don't worry. Johnny will not sniff the 1st round or 2nd round. In fact, he most likely won't be selected in the first three rounds, but he will be one of the best running backs out of this draft when it is all said and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVABillsFan Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 REACH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I don't know…the scouting reports are good but I just don't like the idea of a White running back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 What happened to the kid who was tearing it up in training camp last year? Can't remember his name. Running back though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 White is an explosive, well-rounded prospect who lacks some size and experience carrying the load. He could develop into a starter in time but will provide outstanding value as a change-of-pace, third-down back and special-teams ace early in his career. Despite lack of reps, he allows plays to develop and decisively hits the hole. He has exceptional acceleration and agility. He runs hard but likely doesn't have the bulk to be a punishing runner in the NFL. He's refined in the passing game and a capable blocker. He's rising up draft boards and could go on Day 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 McShay: "Johnny White is the most underrated RB in draft." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Bills scout Tom Roth on GR: "Very good player." Played wide receiver in August during the UNC scandal. Versatile; runs hard in between the tackles and hits the hole hard. Very good ST gunner. Also played some defense at UNC (didn't specify the position). Expects him either to be a complementary back or a complimentary back (he didn't spell it out, but I think it's the former because the kid ain't gonna play for free). Good running and catching ability. Decent in pass protection. Not the biggest kid, but very willing and very aware. Was hurt for two or three games this year but still had about 800 yards rushing. Plays bigger than his size. "When you meet him, you'll fall in love with him." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NishP Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Both Demarcus Love and Daniel Ziemba are available maybe we pick one of them up in the 6th round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 We needed another RB. Stanzi will not be a starter in the NFL, so quit whining about him. Rds 5-7 are depth/ST picks with a rare player turning into a starter a'la Stevie Johnson. White will see the field and is supposed to be an excellent gunner on ST. If you remember, we were terrible on kickoffs last years so I'm happy with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 REACH What do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NishP Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 What happened to the kid who was tearing it up in training camp last year? Can't remember his name. Running back though. The eagles took him off our practice squad.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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