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There's no doubting running back James Starks' production during his college career at the University of Buffalo.
The only question with Starks is whether he can be the same player after missing his final collegiate season due to shoulder surgery.
Starks, whom the Packers selected in the sixth round on Saturday with the 193rd overall pick, already had notched Buffalo's career records for rushing yards (3,140), rushing touchdowns (34) and points scored (222) when a shoulder injury prevented him from finishing his career with a flourish.
Starks said he tried to practice through the pain during spring drills, but in the spring game he fell awkwardly on it and made it even worse. When there wasn't significant healing by fall camp in August, Buffalo head coach Turner Gill told Starks he didn't have much choice.
"It was very painful," Starks said. "I tried to play through it, but Coach Turner said if I wasn't the same back, I should get it taken care of ..
Source: Packers.com
