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<blockquote data-quote="XPack" data-source="post: 860287" data-attributes="member: 10209"><p><a href="http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/tyler-ervin?id=2555234" target="_blank">http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/tyler-ervin?id=2555234</a></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>STRENGTHS</strong></span></p><p> Short-strider in tight confines with ability to make sudden directional change. Despite lanky frame, doesnt run with any fear between the tackles and doesn't look to bounce runs unnecessarily. Combines smoothness with quick reaction time to avoid traffic in the backfield and slalom his way through shifting, fluid creases along the line of scrimmage. Plus lateral escapability. Quality hands and can function as pass catcher with some matchup potential. Very good play speed and can punch the gas to top speed quickly. High-knee runner who can gain yardage in chunks if run fits break down. Scored three touchdowns on kickoffs over freshman and sophomore year and has returned kicks all four seasons.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>WEAKNESSES</strong></span></p><p> Thin, angular frame that isn't built for sustaining contact. Runs come to a screeching halt against quality, bodied-up tackle attempts. Balance through contact is poor and has trouble grinding legs through arm tackles. Hits from the side cause him to go flying. Not a one-cut runner. Will take an extra step or two to gear down and cut. Size and strength limitations hinder chances of being a true, third down option at running back. Limited in his routes and times looked like he was going through the motions if he didnt expect to get ball. On gap plays, needs to be a little less patient and a little more urgent in approach to the line of scrimmage.</p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>DRAFT PROJECTION</strong></span></p><p> Round 4</p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>NFL COMPARISON</strong></span></p><p> Akeem Hunt</p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>BOTTOM LINE</strong></span></p><p> Ervin is a long-legged, linear runner with the vision and demeanor to be a first down runner, but the thin- frame and poor play strength that will force him into becoming a change of pace running back who will need to make his mark in open spaces when given his opportunities. With Ervin's lack of size in blitz protection, his best chance to make a team, initially, will be as a kick returner.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="XPack, post: 860287, member: 10209"] [URL]http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/tyler-ervin?id=2555234[/URL] [SIZE=3][B]STRENGTHS[/B][/SIZE] Short-strider in tight confines with ability to make sudden directional change. Despite lanky frame, doesnt run with any fear between the tackles and doesn't look to bounce runs unnecessarily. Combines smoothness with quick reaction time to avoid traffic in the backfield and slalom his way through shifting, fluid creases along the line of scrimmage. Plus lateral escapability. Quality hands and can function as pass catcher with some matchup potential. Very good play speed and can punch the gas to top speed quickly. High-knee runner who can gain yardage in chunks if run fits break down. Scored three touchdowns on kickoffs over freshman and sophomore year and has returned kicks all four seasons. [SIZE=3][B]WEAKNESSES[/B][/SIZE] Thin, angular frame that isn't built for sustaining contact. Runs come to a screeching halt against quality, bodied-up tackle attempts. Balance through contact is poor and has trouble grinding legs through arm tackles. Hits from the side cause him to go flying. Not a one-cut runner. Will take an extra step or two to gear down and cut. Size and strength limitations hinder chances of being a true, third down option at running back. Limited in his routes and times looked like he was going through the motions if he didnt expect to get ball. On gap plays, needs to be a little less patient and a little more urgent in approach to the line of scrimmage. [SIZE=3][B][/B] [B]DRAFT PROJECTION[/B][/SIZE] Round 4 [SIZE=3][B][/B] [B]NFL COMPARISON[/B][/SIZE] Akeem Hunt [SIZE=3][B][/B] [B]BOTTOM LINE[/B][/SIZE] Ervin is a long-legged, linear runner with the vision and demeanor to be a first down runner, but the thin- frame and poor play strength that will force him into becoming a change of pace running back who will need to make his mark in open spaces when given his opportunities. With Ervin's lack of size in blitz protection, his best chance to make a team, initially, will be as a kick returner. [/QUOTE]
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