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Re: 2004 NFL Draft - Player Profiles - FB
« Reply #1 on: Mar 12th, 2004, 4:41pm » |
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MIKE KARNEY
Arizona St.
HT: 6' 0"
WT: 255 lbs.
STRENGTHS:
Mike Karney is, by far, the best blocking fullback in the draft. He has great size and strength and excellent blocking technique. He eats up the defender as a lead blocker on running plays and consistently opens holes for the running back. He is also a solid short-yardage runner, moving the pile forward on impact. He has decent hands and can catch the ball out of the backfield. For a team looking for a classic fullback, Karney is the prototype.
WEAKNESSES:
Fairly slow for a back (5.0 forty). He will need to increase his speed and quickness once he joins an NFL squad.
PROJECTION:
This year's draft is heavy on fullbacks with good running skills, but Karney is the best blocking fullback, so his draft position will be determined largely by team need. He'd be a perfect fit in Houston and he should be around in the fourth round when they select with pick #102.
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Re: 2004 NFL Draft - Player Profiles - FB
« Reply #2 on: Mar 19th, 2004, 10:00am » |
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TROY FLEMING
Tennessee
HT: 6' 0"
WT: 227 lbs.
STRENGTHS:
Troy Fleming is a bit of a mystery man in the draft. He played fullback at Tennessee after a record-setting career as a running back in high school. Fleming is strong (23 bench reps at 225 lbs.) and a capable blocker. He is an able pass-catcher out of the backfield as well. When given the opportunity to run the ball, Fleming shows good speed and quickness, and runs powerfully with a low center of gravity. On his Pro Day, Fleming posted a 4.47 time in the forty, faster than both of the top two running backs in the draft. Fleming plays hard and is a team guy who does whatever is asked of him. Because he has fullback skills and experience and the body and potential as a tailback, Fleming is a more complete back than many others in the draft and becomes a more valuable commodity.
WEAKNESSES:
If Fleming is expected to play fullback in the NFL, he'll need to bulk up some more. He could probably carry another 15 pounds on his frame, but that would affect his speed and quickness. While he is a good blocker, he'll need to improve even more to play fullback at the NFL level. If Fleming is expected to play halfback in the NFL, he'll need to improve his technique and get a lot of reps at the position. He only had 80 carries in four years of college. He was an excellent halfback in high school, but is still fairly inexperienced at the position.
PROJECTION:
Because of his size and speed, most teams will probably be looking at Fleming as a tailback in the NFL. Fleming is the type of player who could slip under most people's radar and end up being one of the better players at the position. The Patriots, Broncos, and Jets have all scheduled private workouts with Fleming. Look for Fleming to be a late third round pick at the earliest. He will probably go fairly early on day two of the draft.
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