Jahvid Best

[David Pynnonen]

if we dont go in the direction of tackle, which we should, jahvid best could be a great first rounder for us..although we have many other needs, a back up running back is something that could help grant be more consistent

 

[David Pynnonen]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQdhYCZIMRQ]YouTube - Jahvid Best 2008 Highlights[/ame]

 

[PackersRS]

He was faster and more agile than Spiller at the combine.

That is indeed intriguing, because he was indeed very fast and productive at tape. Was even entering Heisman consideration.

That's a case that a good combine could solidify him as a 1st round pick.

And dare I say, would not be disappointed if we got him 1st round. Starting to like him as much as Spiller...

There's the injury concern, but when was the last time that stopped TT from picking a player?

 

[PackersRS]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q40qIf32jsE]YouTube - Jahvid Best 2009 Season Highlights[/ame]

WalterFootball.com: 2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jahvid Best

Jahvid Best Scouting Report
By Matt McGuire

Strengths: Elite athletic ability
Lowers shoulders prior to contact
Outstanding at planting his foot and exploding out of cut
Great acceleration, explosion and speed
Nice agility and lateral movement
Quick feet
Very good vision
Runs with low center of gravity
Elusive
Confident
Keeps feet moving after contact
Nice hands and good pass catcher
Extremely fast
Hits hole quickly
Has a great second gear
Displays good effort
An overall great runner with ball in hands
Home-run threat
Solid inside runner

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Weaknesses: Could break more tackles
Poor pass protection
Lacks physicality in pass protection
California coaches take him out of game on obvious passing downs - they don't trust him
Might try to improvise too much on player rather than take what is given
Doesn't profile as a No. 1 back
Not very powerful runner

Summary: Jahvid Best is a great runner of the football, but he isn't a great running back because he lacks some power running the ball and he is a poor pass protector. He has good hands and some very intriguing tools. Best is a great change-of-pace back and should come off the board in the late first to early second round. Running backs are a dime a dozen, so this hurts his draft stock as running backs are often drafted lower than their talent.

Player Comparison: Felix Jones. These two running backs have blazing speed, but I would say Johnson is further along in his pass protection. Johnson is probably also a little faster.

Jahvid Best, California, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

CBSSports.com
Analysis

Inside: Lacks the size and strength to consistently be effective in this area, though he isn't intimidated by the big bodies inside and is a threat to break off a big run due to his burst to and through the hole. Prefers to attack the gap and squirt through, but has learned to run with patience and will take advantage of cutback lanes.


Outside: His most impressive area. Good speed to beat the linebacker to the edge and is dazzling in the open field. Rare lateral agility and balance to elude in tight quarters and when running at full speed in the open field. Very quick to accelerate out of line and has rare top-end speed to pull away. Good vision for the cutback. Legitimate start-stop-accelerate move to allow his pursuers to fly past him. Switches the ball to his outside arm when he gets into the open field.


Breaking tackles: Spins and dances his way out of more tackles than his size would indicate. Keeps his feet moving after contact and flashes a decent stiff-arm to push free. Doesn't have the leg drive, however, to consistently break NFL caliber tackles.


Blocking: An area of concern due to his lack of bulk and strength. Supplies a marginal pop to the oncoming defender, but more often relies on the cut-block.


Receiving: Soft, reliable hands out of the backfield. Has the burst out of his cuts to line up out wide, but was typically used on underneath dumpoffs, screens and an occasional wheel route. Tracks the ball and catches it cleanly. Can adjust his body to catch poorly thrown passes due to good body control and hand-eye coordination for the position.


Intangibles: Has missed time due to a variety of ailments over his three years at Cal. Standout special teams player, earning first-team all-Pac-10 honors as a true freshman, as well as the J. Scott Duncan Award (Most Valuable Special Teams' Player) by finishing second in the conference in kick return average (27.0) and posting 12 tackles and a fumble recovery as a gunner. Led the conference with 26.3 yards per kickoff return as a sophomore. Only used on one kickoff (in the opener against Maryland) in 2009.

 

[turbo69]

if we dont go in the direction of tackle, which we should, jahvid best could be a great first rounder for us..although we have many other needs, a back up running back is something that could help grant be more consistent

I don't think Spiiller will even be close .....to being available when we pick at 23. TT won't give up as much, as he would have to, to get him. If we moved up that far, we would probably get the OT that he really wants.

 

[PackersRS]

He can return kicks, and also played as a gunner... I'm liking it.

 

[turbo69]

He can return kicks, and also played as a gunner... I'm liking it.

I would not slit my wrist if we did get him.:grin2: