Rocket Sanders

[Sleepyhead]

How do you think his game translates to the NFL. Seems like a probably 4-5 round pick but he’s a pretty complete back. I don’t know if he has the burst, agility, or top end speed nfl teams look for, but he utilizes a lot of different moves and is an effective intermediate runner. His game reminds me of Saquan Barkley a little bit, though not quite on that level talent wise.

 

[X files]

Led the SEC in rushing 2 seasons ago, and now playing as if he is first team all SEC rb.
IMHO … The 2nd round

 

[Beanerball]

Seems to catch the ball out of the backfield well also. He will definitely get a shot if he doesn’t get hurt.

 

[Lurker123]

RB's aren't drafted as high recently, are they? Meaning overall the position has been deemphasized a bit?

 

[Lakemurraycock]

Rbs have a short shelf life. I hope he makes bank

 

[92Pony]

RB's aren't drafted as high recently, are they? Meaning overall the position has been deemphasized a bit?

Couple that with our players almost always seem to go a couple of rounds later than people on forums think..... I'd expect Sanders as a 4th-5th round at best, like the OP says.

 

[18IsTheMan]

RB's aren't drafted as high recently, are they? Meaning overall the position has been deemphasized a bit?

Think the first one was drafted in the third round last year. Most were drafted around four or five.

 

[Beanerball]

Sure, but at 230 plus decent speed and the ability to catch the ball, he will make a team. He’s a handful, and will be in the pros.

 

[kidrobinski]

Second rounder at worst.

We are blessed to have him for this season.

 

[Mr. Belvedere]

He looks and runs like Lattimore. Striking resemblance overall especially at 100% health. Would love to have him one more year.

 

[I4CtheFuture]

IMHO, draft status between 2nd and 4th round comes down to one question if I'm an NFL guy trying to sell my pick to the owners.......

Does he block? Everyone knows he can run and catch and make a few people miss.