I wish they spend a supplemental pick on this kid
Vanness Emokpae
Position: FB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 240
Hometown: Houston, Texas
High School: Kempner
Truman: 2008 - Played only in the first game against Southern Arkansas University before sustaining a season ending injury… had 1 reception for 11 yards and 1 rush for 5 yards...holds all-time lifting record for Bulldog receivers in bench (393lbs), squat (638lbs), incline (333lbs) and hang clean (369lbs).
Emokpae has the bulk and versatility to intrigue teams as an undrafted free agent.
Emokpaewhose versatility and production at Truman State makes him an intriguing prospect.
Officially listed by the school at 6-1, 240 pounds, Emokpae has seen time at every skill position on offense, even seeing time as the team's Wildcat quarterback and kick returner in 2009 and as a punter in 2007. He was officially listed by the Bulldogs as a wide receiver in 2009, though he led the team in rushing attempts.
Emokpae enjoyed his best season in 2009, leading the team in rushing yards (524), rushing touchdowns (5), receptions (26), receiving yards (365) and receiving touchdowns (4).
He missed all but the first game in 2008 with a knee injury and, having already graduated, simply is choosing to make himself eligible for the NFL rather than return to Truman State for his fifth season.
combination of athleticism and size to pique the interest of scouts. To find a niche in the NFL, however, each may have to make the difficult transition to fullback