2011 RB Draft Class Top-5, The Notes

Mikel LeShoure, Illinois

• very purposeful running
• good vision
• good footwork
• lacks agility
• initiates contact
• good hands
• very aware player
• lacks top-end speed
• great 7-yard acceleration
• takes a “pause-step” before hitting hole, like Fred Taylor
• very patient runner, takes planned steps
• lacks top speed
• protects ball
• loves to lower upper body, head especially to punish the D
• willing to dive
• really reminds me of Fred Taylor, just no “5th-gear”
• runs well with defenders around legs and feet
• uses head like that Earl Campbell clip you know you’ve seen.