2011 RB Draft Class Top-5, The Notes
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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.