Combine Dish: Measurements bring size matters to the fore
Article By rlande.tsn on 27th February, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS -- A second group of players -- quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs -- was measured Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine. Russ Lande and his team of former NFL scouts take a look at some of the players most affected by what happened on the scales.
Questions remain about whether C.J. Spiller has the bulk to hand NFL pounding. • After being measured at 5-10 5/8, 196 pounds, Clemson RB C.J. Spiller didn't quell concerns about his lack of size and bulk. Though we have no doubt about his ability to be an impact back in the NFL, his weight of less than 200 pounds will definitely cause some teams to question his ability to be a durable NFL back.
• LSU RB Charles Scott, who missed the end of the 2009 season with a broken collarbone, looked good at 5-11 3/8, 238 pounds.
• SMU RB Shawnbrey McNeal measured in at 5-9 1/8, 194, confirming what scouts had originally thought: He likely will be a third-down back, not a feature back.
• Marshall RB Darius Marshall's measurements (5-9 1/4, 190) were almost identical to McNeal's and confirmed that he likely will be a third-down back.
• Fresno State's Ryan Mathews (5-11 5/8, 218) had measurements that scouts expected. But they would have loved for him to check in a bit bigger as a potential power back.
• Scouts were happy with Stanford's Toby Gerhart's numbers (6-0, 231), which showed he has the build to be a power back in the NFL. Teams were probably happy that he was only 6 feet because taller backs tend to absorb more punishment.
Unlike Spiller, Toby Gerhart has the size and bulk teams want in a power back. • Georgia Tech RB Jonathan Dwyer checked in well at 5-11 1/4, 229, easing concerns that he would show up out of shape. If he runs well on Sunday, he could lock up a spot in the top 15.
• Cal RB Jahvid Best measured in at 5-10 1/8, 199. He was a little bigger than expected,...
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Questions remain about whether C.J. Spiller has the bulk to hand NFL pounding. • After being measured at 5-10 5/8, 196 pounds, Clemson RB C.J. Spiller didn't quell concerns about his lack of size and bulk. Though we have no doubt about his ability to be an impact back in the NFL, his weight of less than 200 pounds will definitely cause some teams to question his ability to be a durable NFL back.
• LSU RB Charles Scott, who missed the end of the 2009 season with a broken collarbone, looked good at 5-11 3/8, 238 pounds.
• SMU RB Shawnbrey McNeal measured in at 5-9 1/8, 194, confirming what scouts had originally thought: He likely will be a third-down back, not a feature back.
• Marshall RB Darius Marshall's measurements (5-9 1/4, 190) were almost identical to McNeal's and confirmed that he likely will be a third-down back.
• Fresno State's Ryan Mathews (5-11 5/8, 218) had measurements that scouts expected. But they would have loved for him to check in a bit bigger as a potential power back.
• Scouts were happy with Stanford's Toby Gerhart's numbers (6-0, 231), which showed he has the build to be a power back in the NFL. Teams were probably happy that he was only 6 feet because taller backs tend to absorb more punishment.
Unlike Spiller, Toby Gerhart has the size and bulk teams want in a power back. • Georgia Tech RB Jonathan Dwyer checked in well at 5-11 1/4, 229, easing concerns that he would show up out of shape. If he runs well on Sunday, he could lock up a spot in the top 15.
• Cal RB Jahvid Best measured in at 5-10 1/8, 199. He was a little bigger than expected,...
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