T.J. Yeldon

[joseephuss]

No he only lost 2 this year. Also he was limited this year due to a knee injury. He's been beat up and abused alot at Bama.

Not according to the stats on this site:

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/players/playerpage/1984224/tj-yeldon

Being beat up and abused is a different topic. I was speaking only about the fumbles.

 

[Tezz]

Greg Cosell likes Yeldon a lot has him as number two back knows in minority compares to Frank Gore. Likes Gordon but thinks it is difficult to project players like him and Telvin Coleman because breaking 50+ yard runs in college just isn't sustainable in NFL brought up Darren Mcfadden as an example of a player that has struggled because he was used to running through gaping holes in college. Jay Ajayi is probably Cosell's number three back

 

[Tezz]

And I read a couple of times "Alabama RB's are overrated" - Trent Richardson has fallen off the map, but Mark Ingram and Eddie Lacy are very good backs

 

[IAmLegend]

And I read a couple of times "Alabama RB's are overrated" - Trent Richardson has fallen off the map, but Mark Ingram and Eddie Lacy are very good backs

Exactly. Plus, the whole "Don't draft a player because a couple other players from the same school have underachieved" logic is borderline idiotic tbh. You examine each player individually, period.

 

[CATCH17]

I've completely changed my mind on this player.

He's not going to have the electric highlight reel runs like Gordon has but his overall game is better.


People say Gordon is a strong runner but he looks weak between the tackles to me.

Put on any game with Yeldon and he falls forward after contact and is excellent in traffic.

 

[Aikmaniac]

I've completely changed my mind on this player.

He's not going to have the electric highlight reel runs like Gordon has but his overall game is better.


People say Gordon is a strong runner but he looks weak between the tackles to me.

Put on any game with Yeldon and he falls forward after contact and is excellent in traffic.

Which round could he be had?

 

[CATCH17]

Which round could he be had?

Dunno.. My guess is late 2nd to 3rd.

 

[IAmLegend]

Bucky Brooks ‏@BuckyBrooks Mar 18
According to several scouts/directors, @AlabamaFTBL RB TJ Yeldon is the "undervalued" RB in the '15 class. Not enough buzz about his game

 

[joseephuss]

And I read a couple of times "Alabama RB's are overrated" - Trent Richardson has fallen off the map, but Mark Ingram and Eddie Lacy are very good backs

Eddie Lacy is very good. Mark Ingram is just okay.

 

[BigD5]

Mark ingrams problem is the saints spread about 15-20 carries a game between 3 or 4 RBs.

I have no idea why he resigned with NOLA. He could be really good in a more run oriented offense that features a zone running scheme

 

[Macnalty]

Have them rated for our Oline guys that get the dirty yards
Gurley
Ajayi
Yeldon
Buck Allen

 

[cowboyschmps3]

..is my RB of choice this draft. Been saying it since November. Draft this guy in the 2nd or 3rd and spend the rest of the drat picks on Defense.

Yes yes yes

 

[cowboyschmps3]

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout Mar 12
Cowboys love inside zone runs. Of the RBs in the draft, I'd look at TJ Yeldon as a very good fit for them.


Charles Robinson ‏@CharlesRobinson 6h6 hours ago
Spoke to highly respected scouting source who says Crimson Tide's TJ Yeldon looks a lot like #Eagles RB DeMarco Murray. #Cowboys #Cardinals

Id really like this pick

 

[SportsGuru80]

Good runner, better wiggle than I had initially thought!

 

[rickster14]

Being an Auburn fan, Im a bit biased against Yeldon. I can't argue, however, about his talent.

He does not seem to have breakaway speed, but is a pretty solid back. Catches better than most I've seen.

 

[funkytown]

Yeldon is the guy I want for this team, outside of Gurley.

 

[Woods]

I like Yeldon with our 2nd. He has good footwork, is nifty for a big back, can definitely run between the tackles, and it seems he can catch pretty well.

I agree that he's probably no Dorsett or E Smith in terms of being a "star", but I think he, along with McFadden, Williams, etc should be able to get the job done in the ground game. I'm good with Ajayi as well, by the way.

As of today, I'm thinking we go either CB or LB in Round 1 (because I think the value will probably be there), and RB in Round 2 or Round 3.

 

[xwalker]

Have them rated for our Oline guys that get the dirty yards
Gurley
Ajayi
Yeldon
Buck Allen

Mike Davis gets a lot of yards where it appears none are available. It's not really by powering though per se, but he just seems to work his way though to find yardage.

 

[Sasquatch]

Mike Davis gets a lot of yards where it appears none are available. It's not really by powering though per se, but he just seems to work his way though to find yardage.

He definitely seems to finish off strong. Is he better than what we currently have on the roster, though?

 

[Plankton]

Have them rated for our Oline guys that get the dirty yards
Gurley
Ajayi
Yeldon
Buck Allen

Buck Allen is an interesting player. Good size and decent speed, and was very productive as both a runner and receiver this past year. He also hasn't had a lot of carries through his career, so he should have a lot of tread left on the tires. It's a little concerning that it took him three years to really break out, but he would be interesting in the mid rounds.

After a guy like David Johnson, I would give Allen a look.