JacQuizz Rodgers of Oregon State ~ 5.6/195
"A shorter, narrow-framed back who added a little more girth to his lower half this past season, but isn't real physically put together in any area of his body. Possesses good overall fluidity as a running back with impressive balance and footwork. Is more quick than fast. Displays a good first step when asked to press the hole and displays good vision and feel when picking his way through traffic. Has the lateral agility and cut-back ability to make a man miss, drop his pad through the cut and accelerate quickly out of his.
However, for a back his size he doesn't run as low as you would expect. Initially has some natural forward lean, but allows his pad level to get a bit upright and exposes more of his frame than you would expect for a back his size. Now, has the kind of vision and wiggle to rarely take a big lick and does a nice job dropping his pad level into contact, allowing him to at times bounce off defenders. But can be brought down easily in tight areas.
Isn't a real burner in the open field. Gets up to speed quickly and has a good initial first step, a real two stepper. However, doesn't have the kind of second gear to consistently outpace defenders in the open field. Is a gifted start and stop athlete who uses his change of gears to create additional yards in the secondary, but isn't a guy who can outpace angles. Has decent feel in short yardage/goal line situations, but doesn't have the kind of power to run through tackles in the NFL and isn't a guy who can push the pile inside.
Is natural out of the backfield in the pass game. Catches the ball well off his frame, can be split out and create mismatches in the pass game and is a pretty savvy route runner for the position. Looks comfortable setting up routes underneath in the pass game and has the ability to turn a route up the field and track the football vertically. Lacks ideal size/power as a blocker; is going to have a tough time holding up at the point of attack at the next level.
Impression: A narrow-framed, undersized junior back who lacks ideal straight-line speed. However, he's a natural runner with good short-area quickness and fluidity and can create mismatches in the pass game. Can make a roster as a kick-return/third down type back."
However, for a back his size he doesn't run as low as you would expect. Initially has some natural forward lean, but allows his pad level to get a bit upright and exposes more of his frame than you would expect for a back his size. Now, has the kind of vision and wiggle to rarely take a big lick and does a nice job dropping his pad level into contact, allowing him to at times bounce off defenders. But can be brought down easily in tight areas.
Isn't a real burner in the open field. Gets up to speed quickly and has a good initial first step, a real two stepper. However, doesn't have the kind of second gear to consistently outpace defenders in the open field. Is a gifted start and stop athlete who uses his change of gears to create additional yards in the secondary, but isn't a guy who can outpace angles. Has decent feel in short yardage/goal line situations, but doesn't have the kind of power to run through tackles in the NFL and isn't a guy who can push the pile inside.
Is natural out of the backfield in the pass game. Catches the ball well off his frame, can be split out and create mismatches in the pass game and is a pretty savvy route runner for the position. Looks comfortable setting up routes underneath in the pass game and has the ability to turn a route up the field and track the football vertically. Lacks ideal size/power as a blocker; is going to have a tough time holding up at the point of attack at the next level.
Impression: A narrow-framed, undersized junior back who lacks ideal straight-line speed. However, he's a natural runner with good short-area quickness and fluidity and can create mismatches in the pass game. Can make a roster as a kick-return/third down type back."
"Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his freshman year and named Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year in 2008. Rushing totals last season included 259/1253/11 with 29/247/1 receiving . Posted career-best numbers of 273/1440/21 on the ground as a sophomore with 78/522/1 as a receiver. Freshman totals included 1021 yards on the ground with 14 scores.
Positive: Incredibly productive college back who projects as a rotational/third-down back in the NFL. Runs low to the ground and gets lost behind blockers. Shows terrific quickness and a sudden burst. Can turn the corner and has the ability to sidestep defenders. Runs with an aggressive style, hits the hole hard, and keeps his feet moving up the field. Can change direction without losing momentum and easily avoids piles or leaves opponents grasping for air. Solid receiver who makes the reception away from his frame. Consistently turns it north-south when the ball is in his hands.
Negative: Easily brought down by a single defender. Could be considered too aggressive for his own good. Lacks the speed to run to daylight.
Analysis: Rodgers was a tremendous offensive threat at Oregon State, constantly producing in a variety of ways. He lacks the size/speed numbers to be anything other than a part-time player at the next level but should be very productive as a third-down back with the ability to make plays in space."
Positive: Incredibly productive college back who projects as a rotational/third-down back in the NFL. Runs low to the ground and gets lost behind blockers. Shows terrific quickness and a sudden burst. Can turn the corner and has the ability to sidestep defenders. Runs with an aggressive style, hits the hole hard, and keeps his feet moving up the field. Can change direction without losing momentum and easily avoids piles or leaves opponents grasping for air. Solid receiver who makes the reception away from his frame. Consistently turns it north-south when the ball is in his hands.
Negative: Easily brought down by a single defender. Could be considered too aggressive for his own good. Lacks the speed to run to daylight.
Analysis: Rodgers was a tremendous offensive threat at Oregon State, constantly producing in a variety of ways. He lacks the size/speed numbers to be anything other than a part-time player at the next level but should be very productive as a third-down back with the ability to make plays in space."
"Positives: Does a great job securing the ball, rarely fumbles... Shifty, defenders never seem to get a good shot on him... Great stop and go runner, changes his speeds constantly... Outstanding short area burst, is more shifty/quick than fast... Runs low to the ground, is able to break more tackles than one would expect because of his forward lean... Always driving his legs forward... Great receiver out of the backfield; will lineup in the slot and run underneath routes at times... Incredibly productive college player, three consecutive 1100 yard rushing seasons and 46 career rushing touchdowns. ... Has accumulated 4,826 yards from scrimmage and 50 touchdowns over the past three years... Consistent, has played in every game the past two years and has only one game under 60 rushing yards which was at Boise State this year... Has the ability to return kickoffs.
Negatives: Very small, will not be able to shed tacklers at the next level like he does right now... Not the fastest guy on the field, NFL linebackers will be able to chase him... Doesn't always wait for his blockers will try to break the long run rather than be patient... Ineffective pass blocker, larger defenders are able to run through him... Likely a change of pace back, upside is limited by his lack of size and speed... Post season workouts will hurt him, measurables are below average."
Negatives: Very small, will not be able to shed tacklers at the next level like he does right now... Not the fastest guy on the field, NFL linebackers will be able to chase him... Doesn't always wait for his blockers will try to break the long run rather than be patient... Ineffective pass blocker, larger defenders are able to run through him... Likely a change of pace back, upside is limited by his lack of size and speed... Post season workouts will hurt him, measurables are below average."
"Strengths: Quizz is a great competitor with all the intangibles that NFL teams want from a player. He's a team player who teammates respect and want to play with. A decisive runner with great vision. He's very aware of all defenders and can see a hole open before it is open. Has the initial burst to press the hole and accelerate through it. Very elusive runner in the backfield who very rarely loses yards. Runs with great balance and is much stronger than his size indicates. Bounces off tackles and has a good spin move. Starts and stops in no time. Can get to the edge with enough speed. Fights for extra yards and doesn't go down easily. He's a great receiver out of the backfield. Soft hands and is athletic enough to make receptions outside the frame of his body. Crisp route runner and gets yards after the catch. Dangerous in the open field. A willing blocker in pass protection.
Weaknesses: His size is obviously not ideal for an NFL back. Not going to run over defenders with power. Even though he gives great effort in pass pro, he'll struggle to pick up NFL linemen and linebackers. Quicker than he is fast and he doesn't possess another gear at the second level to take carries the distance.
Projection: Third rounder. Rodgers competitiveness, leadership, work ethic, and running ability should get him on the field as a rookie as a complimentary back."
Weaknesses: His size is obviously not ideal for an NFL back. Not going to run over defenders with power. Even though he gives great effort in pass pro, he'll struggle to pick up NFL linemen and linebackers. Quicker than he is fast and he doesn't possess another gear at the second level to take carries the distance.
Projection: Third rounder. Rodgers competitiveness, leadership, work ethic, and running ability should get him on the field as a rookie as a complimentary back."
"Thanks to LaMichael James, Jacquizz Rodgers is not even the most explosive running back in the state of Oregon, but he still might just be the second most dangerous back in the country. Rodgers can match James with his speed, but is garnering less national attention this year as the Ducks are making a BCS Championship run and the Beavers are relegated to playing spoiler (although they are certainly not out of the Rose Bowl picture eight weeks into the season). If Rodgers was playing in Oregon's offense, he would be putting up amazing numbers too.
Rodgers has put up some impressive numbers in his own right over the last three years. As a freshman he rushed for 1,291 yards on 259 carries and reached the end zone a total of 12 times. It was during his sophomore campaign in 2009 when Rodgers burst onto the national scene. He once again shattered the 1,000 yard mark on the ground with 1,440 yards on 273 carries. Rodgers also caught an amazing 78 passes out of the backfield for a total of 522 yards. The most impressive number coming out of that season was his 22 total touchdowns…and that is not even counting his 14-yard touchdown pass.
At 5-7 and 191 pounds, Rodgers is not a bruising back. He needs space to make plays and how well his game translates to the NFL remains to be seen. Rodgers is certainly not the first amazing athlete to put up great numbers in college and head off to the NFL. Many of those players have been very successful at the next level as a change of pace back who is a threat to find the end zone every time he touches the ball. If he leaves early, Rodgers cannot stay on the draft board too long."
Rodgers has put up some impressive numbers in his own right over the last three years. As a freshman he rushed for 1,291 yards on 259 carries and reached the end zone a total of 12 times. It was during his sophomore campaign in 2009 when Rodgers burst onto the national scene. He once again shattered the 1,000 yard mark on the ground with 1,440 yards on 273 carries. Rodgers also caught an amazing 78 passes out of the backfield for a total of 522 yards. The most impressive number coming out of that season was his 22 total touchdowns…and that is not even counting his 14-yard touchdown pass.
At 5-7 and 191 pounds, Rodgers is not a bruising back. He needs space to make plays and how well his game translates to the NFL remains to be seen. Rodgers is certainly not the first amazing athlete to put up great numbers in college and head off to the NFL. Many of those players have been very successful at the next level as a change of pace back who is a threat to find the end zone every time he touches the ball. If he leaves early, Rodgers cannot stay on the draft board too long."
"Skinny: The Doak Walker, Walter Camp and Maxwell Award semifinalist from 2009 is among the Heisman Trophy favorites heading into the 2010 campaign, and could earn a trip to New York if he continues to improve his production. Rodgers saw his yards per carry increase by a half yard and his touchdown total by 10 from his true-freshman season. The All-Pac 10 performer improved even more in the passing game as his reception total nearly tripled from 29 receptions to 78 grabs. Coach Mike Reilly said getting Rodgers more involved in the aerial attack was a point of emphasis and the Texas native displayed the ability to translate off-season coaching to the field during the regular season.
Rodgers checks in at just 5’7” and 191 pounds, but has the quick feet, acceleration and low center of gravity you’d expect from the jitterbug. However, his lack of prototypical size will be a sticking point for some, and justifiably so. How effective will he be running between the tackles at the next level? Will he continue to be durable (22.2 carries per game)?
Those questions are fair ones, but the Oregon State product is deceptively strong and runs with the power of a far bigger back. With just one fumble in 656 touches, the tailback has displayed ball security. Known as “Mr. Touchdown” in high school, Rodgers has continued to live up to that moniker as a collegian, finding the end zone 34 times so far at OSU. He is also developing as a “Wildcat” runner in his ever-expanding game. If he remains a Beaver for the next two seasons, he will leave as one of the program’s—and Pac-10 conference’s—most decorated runners. His size will likely keep him out of the first round, but his playmaking ability should make him a day-two (second-third round) selection when he decides to enter the draft."
Rodgers checks in at just 5’7” and 191 pounds, but has the quick feet, acceleration and low center of gravity you’d expect from the jitterbug. However, his lack of prototypical size will be a sticking point for some, and justifiably so. How effective will he be running between the tackles at the next level? Will he continue to be durable (22.2 carries per game)?
Those questions are fair ones, but the Oregon State product is deceptively strong and runs with the power of a far bigger back. With just one fumble in 656 touches, the tailback has displayed ball security. Known as “Mr. Touchdown” in high school, Rodgers has continued to live up to that moniker as a collegian, finding the end zone 34 times so far at OSU. He is also developing as a “Wildcat” runner in his ever-expanding game. If he remains a Beaver for the next two seasons, he will leave as one of the program’s—and Pac-10 conference’s—most decorated runners. His size will likely keep him out of the first round, but his playmaking ability should make him a day-two (second-third round) selection when he decides to enter the draft."
Fanatical FootBall Fiend on JacQuizz Rodgers
When I evaluate any prospect, 1% of it derives from my own analysis of The Tape, and 99% of it is my evaluation of the evaluators: Those guys, quoted and linked, above, whose expertise DWARFS mine.
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JacQuizz Rodgers commands a strong initial Burst, excellent Navigational skills, superior Fluidity, and exceptional Lateral Agility, a very impressive Repertoire.
He's also a very dangerous Receiver, though a decided liability as a Blocker.
In my efforts to organize RB's by their strengths, I've invented the terms "Smashers", "Slashers", + "Thrashers" as what I hope will be easy references, respectively, to Power Backs, 3rd Down Backs, and Hybrids.
JacQuizz Rodgers clearly falls into the category of Slasher, and a very explosive one. His "40" Speed is mediocre, but his FootBall Speed is outstanding.
Beast!!
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JacQuizz Rodgers commands a strong initial Burst, excellent Navigational skills, superior Fluidity, and exceptional Lateral Agility, a very impressive Repertoire.
He's also a very dangerous Receiver, though a decided liability as a Blocker.
In my efforts to organize RB's by their strengths, I've invented the terms "Smashers", "Slashers", + "Thrashers" as what I hope will be easy references, respectively, to Power Backs, 3rd Down Backs, and Hybrids.
JacQuizz Rodgers clearly falls into the category of Slasher, and a very explosive one. His "40" Speed is mediocre, but his FootBall Speed is outstanding.
Beast!!
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As always, the preceding thoughts were regurgitated, derivative tripe, adding no value whatsoever, while in fact obliterating intelligent thought and offending the spirit of all decent men. You are now stupider for having read it, and are encouraged, in the strongest possible language, never to expose your eyes to this Site again.
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