JacQuizz Rodgers of Oregon State ~ 5.7/192
"Although he’s a bit undersized, Rodgers is extremely shifty and does a great job picking his way through the line of scrimmage and accelerating into daylight. Plus, he can catch the football out of the backfield and looks like a big-time X-factor in both the run and pass game."
"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."
"Jacquizz Rodgers is a small yet elusive ball carrier that runs with tremendous quickness. Running low to the ground, he gets lost behind blockers, shows a terrific burst and quickly cuts back against the grain, losing no momentum. He’s also an effective receiver out of the backfield. Rodgers runs north/south yet his ball carrying lacks strength and he’s easily brought down at the point of attack. We project him as a third down back/situational runner at the next level."
"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."
"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."
Fanatical FootBall Fiend on JacQuizz Rodgers
If JacQuizz Rodgers Comes Out, this year ~ something I would strongly recommend ~ he will be, without question, one of the most exciting and explosive Tail Backs in the entire Draft!!
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