Brugler: Skattebo runs 4.65 at Pro Day

[exciter]

Plus, defensive players are faster these days.

Pass.

Most every draft projection I’ve seen had Skattebo rated a 5th/6th so not sure where people are coming up with 3rd. At best he’s a #3 on the depth chart with his value being 3rd down back in pass protection for his receiving ability!

 

[Aven8]

If I need a yard he’s my guy

 

[gimmesix]

I think we knew that he wasn't going to run away from anyone. For a back like him, I think initial burst is more important. Can he get into and through the hole quickly? Most top backs average in the 4- and 5-yard range, so it's really a question whether he can find and hit the hole quick enough to make that average on the front end because he's not going to get it with home-run runs.

Vision, balance and burst IMO are all more important than 40 time, especially for a power runner.

 

[gimmesix]

Most every draft projection I’ve seen had Skattebo rated a 5th/6th so not sure where people are coming up with 3rd. At best he’s a #3 on the depth chart with his value being 3rd down back in pass protection for his receiving ability!

Everything I've seen shows second or third round, so we're looking at different projections. I'm interested in seeing where Brugler has him.

 

[exciter]

Everything I've seen shows second or third round, so we're looking at different projections. I'm interested in seeing where Brugler has him.

What are you looking at… draft simulators!

 

[darthseinfeld]

I wonder how scouts and us fans would rate running backs if 40 times were never thought of being used.
Stats, competition and watch game tape perhaps?

Well they do rate backs by stats, competition and game tape

 

[CATCH17]

Cam Skattebo = Bo Scarbrough

I think he’s Marion Barber.

Bring him in against tired defenses and just let him go full tilt then get him out.

 

[Plankton]

That’s like Emmitt Smith range right?

Emmitt Smith ran like a 4.7 at the combine and a 4.55 at his pro day.

 

[Canada180]

Well they do rate backs by stats, competition and game tape

Thank you

 

[cowboyec]

you ain't draftin' that sun devil for speed.
you draft him cause you want him to smash faces.

 

[darthseinfeld]

He's going to have a great but short career. Sleeping on this kid is an injustice. He's a spark plug for any team. Id love to have him as a change of pace guy. Not a starter.

10 carries a game and I think he can last. Good pass down back too.

 

[CWR]

supposedly he ran a 4.42 in high school.

he is clearly gambling not doing either the forty or bench press

we will see how it works out; personally I think in the end all players benefit by doing all they can IF they are healthy.

I doubt he hurts his stock. Maybe he drops a few picks but I'd be really surprised to see him get past the Raider, Saints, Bears and us.

 

[CWR]

I think we knew that he wasn't going to run away from anyone. For a back like him, I think initial burst is more important. Can he get into and through the hole quickly? Most top backs average in the 4- and 5-yard range, so it's really a question whether he can find and hit the hole quick enough to make that average on the front end because he's not going to get it with home-run runs.

Vision, balance and burst IMO are all more important than 40 time, especially for a power runner.

He bursted off the line and looked like it was more his long speed the last 10 yards that slowed his time, imo

 

[Rayman70]

10 carries a game and I think he can last. Good pass down back too.

Agree.

 

[exciter]

Emmitt Smith ran like a 4.7 at the combine and a 4.55 at his pro day.

Emmit didn’t run a 4.7 at the combine. It’s one of those made up internet stories that have become established as true much like the gibberish that Jerry Rice ran a 4.7.
Emmitt didn’t run at the combine!
He ran a 4.52 and a 4.53 counted. He also ran a 4.48 on his 2nd run that was discounted because he rocked!
There’s a Tampa Bay times article floating around if you look hard enough!

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Maybe similar playing style to the late great Marion Barber!

;D

 

[America's Cowboy]

Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins is this generation's Marion Barber III. Judkins and Barber are nearly identical in size and weight (around 6'0" and 218 lbs), and both ran just under 4.5 in the 40-yard dash.

Cam Skattebo is much shorter (5' 9.5") and slower (4.65 40 time). Even though I said Skattebo is similar to Bo Scarbrough, that is a disservice to Scarbrough who was much taller (6'1") and faster (4.52 40 time). As equal in 40 time, Skattebo is equal to Mike Alstott. They both timed their 40 yard dash at 4.65. Only difference is Alstott was much bigger (6'1", 247 lbs).

Cam Skattebo is simply too short (5' 9.5", 219 lbs) and slow (4.65) to be a full-time power back against today's much faster NFL defenses. He likely will be a late Day 3 draft pick and limited in use.

 

[cnuball21]

His time is pretty much expected - still a good player.

I’d roll the dice in the 6th and pair him with someone like Harvey in the 3rd.

Thunder and lightning.

 

[gimmesix]

Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins is this generation's Marion Barber III. Judkins and Barber are nearly identical in size and weight (around 6'0" and 218 lbs), and both ran just under 4.5 in the 40-yard dash.

Cam Skattebo is much shorter (5' 9.5") and slower (4.65 40 time). Even though I said Skattebo is similar to Bo Scarbrough, that is a disservice to Scarbrough who was much taller (6'1") and faster (4.52 40 time). As equal in 40 time, Skattebo is equal to Mike Alstott. They both timed their 40 yard dash at 4.65. Only difference is Alstott was much bigger (6'1", 247 lbs).

Cam Skattebo is simply too short (5' 9.5", 219 lbs) and slow (4.65) to be a full-time power back against today's much faster NFL defenses. He likely will be a late Day 3 draft pick and limited in use.

I don't know how Skattebo's career will turn out, but I don't think comparing size and 40 time is the best way to compare backs. There's a whole lot of other stuff that is more important. How quickly does the back see the hole? How quickly does he hit the hole? Can he make himself skinny to slip through creases? How is his contact balance? Etc.

I'm not saying I know the answers to those questions. I'm just not sure that 40 time and size are going to be the main factors that determine what kind of career he has.

 

[jblaze2004]

Maybe 5th or 6th rounder