Zone RBs left in the draft at end of 4th round

[CanadianFan]

We all know we need a backup RB. So far 15 RBs have been picked in 4th round. Lots of zone runners gone, fav run scheme of our OC.

 

Best of the rest I can see from a few scouting reports:

 

Taquan Mizzell, Virginia

5'9 3/4" 197 lbs 4.55

The quick feet and instincts of Taquan Mizzell give him a shot to make an NFL roster. In a zone scheme, Mizzell can make the cuts needed to get through the line of scrimmage no matter the size of the hole. He has the awareness and vision to get through the line and start picking up plus yardage. You’ll see chunk plays on his film, and he has a knack for cutting back against the grain to find more running room.

Dare Ogunbowale, Wisconsin

5'10 3/4" 213 lbs 4.65s

Dare Ogunbowale excelled in his third-down-back role at Wisconsin, catching a combined 60 passes in his last two seasons while averaging 8.5 yards per reception. He has soft hands and the ability to catch and run. Ogunbowale is at his best in the open field or on stretch plays getting outside of a defense, showing good lateral quickness. He will likely fit a zone run scheme best. He played faster than he tested, and while he is a raw athlete at this point, he offers nice upside for a team

Matthew Dayes, NC State

5'8 5/8" 205 lbs 4.66s

quickness and acceleration are his greatest attributes. He gets to his top speed quickly, and can decelerate just as fast. He has great lateral quickness combined with a powerful one-cut-and-go mentality. Dayes has good vision to find cutback lanes, and he excels running behind pulling guards. He runs with great patience, anticipates holes that will open and understands his blockers’ assignments. He is difficult to tackle in the open field, consistently making defenders miss with his cutting ability. His lateral quickness in the open field translates well into his route-running ability. He has a developed route tree and leaves linebackers in the dust, creating separation and easy throwing windows for his quarterback. He shows good patience running screens, draws the defenders in and leaks out to create more open field for himself. Dayes consistently used his abilities to create big plays in the passing game. He averaged 9.5 yard per reception in his career.

Corey Clement, Wisconsin

5'10 1/4" 220 lbs 4.59s

He has good acceleration and doesn’t lose speed when cutting. He had an excellent three-cone time at his pro-day of 6.71 seconds. He can both run between the tackles and bounce it outside. He has good patience and understanding of his blocks, as well as a good understanding of defensive leverage. His greatest strength is his ability to cut. He moves very well between the tackles, not only to make defenders miss but to find cutback lanes. He had his best year in his sophomore season when he was the second option behind Melvin Gordon, averaging 6.5 yards per carry. He was a committee back in college and was at his best when he was the secondary option as a change-of-pace, in-between-the-tackles back.

 

 

[stuvian]

Wisconsin RBs have not done well in the pros

[4merper4mer]

Wisconsin RBs have not done well in the pros

Do you think it the weight from the gigantic W that throws off their balance over time?

[boyst]

We don't need a running back. I can't understanding why folks want one.

 

Tolbert isn't terrible.

 

Get dbs. The only thing worth getting late. They play special teams and we need depth