Drafted by Cowboys 7th Round Pick - RB Bo Scarbrough, Alabama (236th pick)

[Established1971]

Another good value pick:

Overview
Scarbrough can be a runaway locomotive, but he needs a long track to get rolling or his effectiveness will drop sharply. Scarbrough won't make tacklers miss, but he is a brute force who can add yardage to the end of runs. Scarbrough is a one-cut runner who is best in an under-center rushing attack where he can get carries in bunches. He has the talent to be an effective NFL running back, but durability concerns and a lack of pass catching ability could cap where teams are willing to consider drafting him. His explosive testing at the Combine could intrigue teams who had written him off previously.

Strengths

• Tapered, powerful physique
• Is a punisher behind his pads
• Can absorb solid blows and keep runs alive
• Will always fall forward once he gets a head of steam behind him
• Plays with steady tempo
• Has surprising ability to gather weight and cut sharply downhill as outside zone runner
• Generally comfortable making reads and choosing track from I-formation
• Tackling him high ends poorly for defenders
• Able to create additional yardage through power and long speed
• Able to batter defenses late in game and then hit the chunk play
• Short yardage touchdown specialist who can leap up-and-over the pile
• Had dominant stretch against Auburn, Florida, Washington and Clemson late last year
• Can thump in blitz pick-up
• Hasn't had to handle a heavy workload thanks in part to Alabama's committee approach

is it me, was it just the angle of the shot or does this guy look like one of the biggest backs Ive seen. He looked huge in that highlight vid

 

[Zordon]

So is this gonna help people forget the great Darius Jackson? Or are we going still have to hear about how we messed up getting rid of him?

CZ hall of famer.

 

[skinsscalper]

This is our Legarrette Blount pick.

 

[blueblood70]

I always thought he reminded me of LaGarrett Blount. Glad we drafted him! He will be a closing bruiser when teams are already tired of getting run over by Zeke.

true i can see that comp..nice value there

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Love this pick. Huge value. Only negative is that he's not much of a pass catcher, but the Cowboys now have a short yardage hammer to spell Zeke with. Maybe Scarbrough can play fullback, too.

 

[Silver Surfer]

This was him in 10th grade -

Yeah, he was a bad student....got held back about 8 times....

 

[Bowdown27]

I can’t believe he fell this far. Great pick.

 

[Rogerthat12]

Dude is a Hammer!

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

CZ hall of famer.

Him....and its another guy that's slipping my memory who we rue lol.

 

[Kaiser]

Love this pick also, people are talking about Blount but I see a bit of DeMarco Murray. Let our OL get him into the second level and safeties won't bring him down. To me this is a Noah Brown pick where you take a guy with great physical tools who didn't get a lot of reps at a major program. But Gary Brown has been a great RB coach, he has to be happy tonight.

Brugler had him as a late 4th, every pick except LVE has been a great value on the chart from Brugler's ratings -

STRENGTHS: Slashing athlete…body of a linebacker with his long, sculpted frame…runs with brute power and a physical mindset…lowers his pads and drives his legs to finish forward through bodies…flexible joints and balanced feet to make controlled cuts…builds up speed once he can stretch out his legs…presses and accelerates into the hole when he has a runway…tough to stop at the goal line with his leaping skills, length and toughness (scored once every 13.4 carries in college)…experienced in the screen game…improved blocker, both in pass protection and downfield…productive when on the field, averaging 5.7 yards per rush…offers position versatility.

WEAKNESSES: Cut-up muscle, but also gangly and lacks a traditional build…long-legged with tall pads, creating issues in tight spaces…makes too much contact with blockers as an inside runner…attacks the line of scrimmage before reading his blocks and needs to improve his patience/decisions…late to read/anticipate defenders and set up moves in space…has some passive reps in pass pro on film and needs to improve his technique and play up to his measureables in this area…injuries were a consistent issue in college, missing playing time due to a torn ACL in his right knee (April 2015), right knee sprain (Nov. 2016) and broken right leg (Jan. 2017) – durability issues go back to high school days where he had three season-ending injuries, including a broken ankle (2010), torn ACL in his left knee (Oct. 2011) and high right ankle sprain (Oct. 2012)…served a four-game NCAA suspension (Aug. 2015) for accepting improper benefits during the recruiting process.

SUMMARY: A part-time player at Alabama, Scarbrough was always the bridesmaid and never the bride for the Tide, serving as the back-up behind Damien Harris the past two seasons. He is a different breed of running back due to his body type and long legs, which are a double-edged sword because they create a stout run base, making him tough to tackle, but it can be a challenge for him to unfurl and make controlled moves in short-areas. With his body control and toughness, Scarbrough can pick up important inches with his run power. However, injuries (despite only 288 touches at Alabama) have been a consistent issue and each team’s medical staff will have a strong say on his draft grade. Overall, Scarbrough is at his best on counters and off-tackle runs where the cuts are set up for him, projecting as a hybrid complimentary back in the NFL who should also be flexed as a receiver.

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

 

[thisiscowboyscountry]

I wonder what this means for R smith

Probably nothing unless Go and an undrafted rookie outplay him.

 

[Wezsh0T]

This reminds me of the Darius Jackson pick.

 

[ksg811]

Love the pick. Never give the defense a break. He’ll compliment Zeke well to wear to wear the defense down and open things for Zeke late in game. They nailed this pick. Keeps Zeke as the 3rd down pick since everyone seems to forget he’s a great blocker and receiver. Much preferred a bruiser to a scat.

 

[Starforever]

This was him in 10th grade -

Dad?

 

[Broges74]

totally love this pick... a total bruiser...runs a fast 4.52 ( 40 yd dash ) and unbelievable 40 inch verticle...but he does have injury history

He's got the measurables that contradict what you see on tape.

He is perfect for this online. Should make the team with supreme effort and a good preseason.

 

[buybuydandavis]

I like this pick. He has the potential to come in and spell Zeke and he is a big powerful runner

Great fit to close out a game and save wear and tear on Zeke.
And provide some wear and tear on a defense.

Seems like a great value for a 7th round pick.
I wanted a mid round RB. I'll take this guy in the 7th.

 

[vicjagger]

He's got the measurables.

https://3sigmaathlete.com/rankings/running-back/

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

He had a 1.56 10 yard split. Which is outstanding for a guy his size.

I haven't seen much of him. But he sounds quicker than what apparently shows on tape. Is he indecisive?

He runs tall and has limited wiggle. Big dude though.

 

[Broges74]

He had a 1.56 10 yard split. Which is outstanding for a guy his size.

I haven't seen much of him. But he sounds quicker than what apparently shows on tape. Is he indecisive?

He thinks he's a juke back at times. He hesitates at the line often. Just my non professional scouting abilities .

 

[TheFinisher]

This is the kind of guy you draft simply because it's better than the alternative of facing him.