PCS Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Welcome to the team. Hope it works out for you. NFL.com Draft Pick Profile Prospect Info COLLEGE Kentucky HEIGHT 6’ 0’’ WEIGHT 217 lbs ARM 30 5/8’’ HAND 8 5/8’’ Production Score 71 2023 Combine RB Rank: 15th Athleticism Score *est 73 2023 Combine RB Rank: 12th Total Score 74 2023 Combine RB Rank: 12th Bench Press 19 Reps Quote Overview Rodriguez is a powerful runner, but he lacks the burst and creativity to become anything more than a downhill grinder. He has the size and mentality to do the dirty work between the tackles, but it could be a challenge for him to get to and through the hole quickly in the NFL. He’s a physical blitz protector, so teams might envision a role for him as a second-half battering ram and third-down quarterback protector. Strengths Two-time team captain. Thick frame with ability to pick up tough yards. Makes tacklers feel his size at impact. Stays square getting through downhill cuts. Low success rate guaranteed for arm-tacklers. Stays on his feet through heavy angle strikes. Allows lead blockers to do their work. Steps up with force against incoming rushers. *Click Link For More* CBS.com player page Quote Draft Scouting Report: Rating: 65.56 (Role player) Pro Comparison: Bilal Powell Summary: Chris Rodriguez Jr. is a stocky, old-school power back in every way imaginable. He's thick, has a wide frame and has serious contact balance. He seemingly looks for contact and delivers hits on any defender in his path. He will not stand for weak tackle attempts and will even explode through squared-up defenders. He pinballs off defenders on a regular basis like it's not a big deal. He spins off them, bounces off, doesn't matter; he will not go down on first contact often at all. He ran behind a lot of lead blockers and showcased quality vision in tight spaces between the tackles. He has a glimmer of wiggle but very far from "elusive." He does a rare jump cut at the line if there was early penetration by a defensive lineman and occasionally can string together multiple cuts on the same run, but he has minimal-to-below-average burst and long speed. He doesn't have receiving capabilities. The biggest hammer of a RB in this class, he is a niche type player who could be useful in a specific role. Strengths: Legitimate bruiser who'll laugh at weak arm-tackle attempts Seemingly unfazed by most tackle attempts Good between-the-tackles vision due to loads of SEC experience Weaknesses: Minimal burst and even less long speed Cutting skills are barely there *Click Link For More* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 He gets a ton of yards after contact... 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 I wish him the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Just now, KDawg said: I wish him the best. That sounds like something you say to someone when they're leaving lol... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
“Misdirection” Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Sounds like EB found his Pacheco comp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 17 minutes ago, PCS said: Strengths Two-time team captain. Thick frame with ability to pick up tough yards. Makes tacklers feel his size at impact. Man, those two in bold are seriously evident in that video I posted... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Just now, Califan007 The Constipated said: Man, those two in bold are seriously evident in that video I posted... The jokes write themselves here, folks. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 About to be the greatest running back ever, of all time 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Looks like a goal line/short yardage back. But isn't that what Robinson is for.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 44 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Looks like a good back, but a confusing pick to me. Doesn't really seem to fit either BPA or need, does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 19 minutes ago, KDawg said: The jokes write themselves here, folks. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtisDriftwood25 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Not going to bash the pick. A few interesting thoughts. Had a DUI and does this say anything about our future offense with EB. Two bruiser RB now. Better learn special teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Good leader and blocker, great for protecting Howell in passing situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 15 minutes ago, Warhead36 said: Looks like a goal line/short yardage back. But isn't that what Robinson is for.... I don't get the feel we want to take a feature RB approach, regardless of whos starting. I can see us carrying 4 backs, Robinson, Gibson, someone like Gibson, someone like Robinson. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuriousD Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 40 minutes ago, Califan007 The Constipated said: Man, those two in bold are seriously evident in that video I posted... For what it’s worth, I came away with the same impression 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigSkin Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Wolffe Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 1. EB mentioned passing to get a lead and running to finish games. 2. Brob was banged up after the 49er game. Need to rotate our power backs to keep them fresh for a 17 game season. I like the pick. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ball Security Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 43 minutes ago, OtisDriftwood25 said: Not going to bash the pick. A few interesting thoughts. Had a DUI and does this say anything about our future offense with EB. Two bruiser RB now. Better learn special teams What are you saying? EB looked at his DUI and said, “yep, I see a lot of my game in that guy.” 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Let me guess…steal of the draft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtisDriftwood25 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 24 minutes ago, Ball Security said: What are you saying? EB looked at his DUI and said, “yep, I see a lot of my game in that guy.” 🤣 No, saying this is the first actual character concern player we’ve taken under Rivera that I can remember. Also saying that it seems like we are staying with the same 4 yards and a cloud of dust personnel at RB. The EB part has nothing to do with his character part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ball Security Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 24 minutes ago, OtisDriftwood25 said: No, saying this is the first actual character concern player we’ve taken under Rivera that I can remember. Also saying that it seems like we are staying with the same 4 yards and a cloud of dust personnel at RB. The EB part has nothing to do with his character part. I get you. I’m just messing around. First read through, I connected Rodriquez’s DUI and EB and thought it was funny. I actually like this pick if, like you said, he can prove himself on ST coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Redskin Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Looks like we've finally found Peyton Barber's replacement. Hopefully he's able to push the pile on 3rd or 4th and short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigSkin Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morneblade Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 I'm not a big fan of him as a draft pick, but I see the value of having him. I think he could have been a UDFA easily. But we basically have 3 power backs now. and I'm not sure we have a OL that works well with that kind of running attack. Where does that leave Gibson? 3rd down? Ex WR could be nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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