Post Combine Mock 1st round

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Originally Posted by Roy P

I'm not sold on Jennings being a great short yardage back.

I have no idea. Size doesn't necessarily make a great short yardage back...especially if he runs high like I've read.

That 4.62 is a bit of a concern, especially when Andre Brown is in this draft and runs a 4.49 at roughly the same size.

I'm not too worried about the 40 (we don't have to go there again) mainly because we already have Slaton as the homerun threat. His cone and shuttle are good, so if he has the ability to make one cut with a good initial burst through the hole he should be fine. A couple of potential 30-40 yard runs might only be 15-20. I'll live with it if he can help wear defenses down for Slaton...who I'm still amazed at how tough an inside runner he is and how he seems to get stronger in the 4th.

Remember that Brandon Jacobs was a 4th round pick, but his draft was probably more talented.

That's what got me interested. He seemed like a guy who could be had late, but be a good compliment to Slaton and contribute early on. He might have climbed up the ladder too much to make him a good option now.