Nicolas Grigsby of Arizona ~ 5.10/190
"A thin, narrowly built running back who lacks ideal girth through his lower half and doesn't have the type of strength to run through/break tackles inside. Runs hard and is able to press the line of scrimmage quickly. But doesn't exhibit great vision and instincts inside. Has a tendency to stop moving his feet waiting for blocks to set up and will go down easily on contact.
However, he does have some shiftiness to his game once he gets out to the second level. Exhibits natural fluidity through his hips and has the wiggle to make a man miss and accelerate into daylight. Possesses above-average footwork and can get to the edge quickly on perimeter runs, put his foot in the ground and explode up the field.
Showcases a good first step, but is but more quick than fast, displaying good, not elite speed. Missed a lot of time last year with a shoulder injury and doesn't have the type of frame to take a lot of pounding. Runs with a decent pad level but will allow himself to get upright when trying to break down and simply doesn't have much in the form of girth to protect himself.
Impression: An above-average athlete, but lacks size, power and instincts inside, and you'd like to see your scat back be a little more dynamic than he is."
However, he does have some shiftiness to his game once he gets out to the second level. Exhibits natural fluidity through his hips and has the wiggle to make a man miss and accelerate into daylight. Possesses above-average footwork and can get to the edge quickly on perimeter runs, put his foot in the ground and explode up the field.
Showcases a good first step, but is but more quick than fast, displaying good, not elite speed. Missed a lot of time last year with a shoulder injury and doesn't have the type of frame to take a lot of pounding. Runs with a decent pad level but will allow himself to get upright when trying to break down and simply doesn't have much in the form of girth to protect himself.
Impression: An above-average athlete, but lacks size, power and instincts inside, and you'd like to see your scat back be a little more dynamic than he is."
"Bio: Part-time starter the past two seasons after being Arizona's feature back as a sophomore in 2008. Totals last year included 118/533/8 on the ground with 25/189/1 receiving. Junior rushing totals included 567 yards with five scores. Had a career-best 214/1153/13 rushing as a sophomore.
Positive: Explosive back who plays with suddenness. Displays solid vision, runs north-south, and keeps his feet moving up the field. Possesses the speed and agility to turn the corner, shows a burst through the hole, and has the ability to make defenders miss in the open field. Quick-footed, creates yardage, and keeps the play inbounds. Solid receiver who extends his hands to make the reception away from his frame. Recognizes blitzes thrown by the opposition and picks up blocking assignments.
Negative: Not a strong back who picks up yardage off initial contact and easily brought down by a single defender. Never capitalized on a terrific sophomore season.
Analysis: Grigsby has flashed skill the past two years after being one of the nation E(TM)s better ball carriers in 2008. He possesses the football ability to make an NFL roster as a third-down back/rotational ball carrier."
Positive: Explosive back who plays with suddenness. Displays solid vision, runs north-south, and keeps his feet moving up the field. Possesses the speed and agility to turn the corner, shows a burst through the hole, and has the ability to make defenders miss in the open field. Quick-footed, creates yardage, and keeps the play inbounds. Solid receiver who extends his hands to make the reception away from his frame. Recognizes blitzes thrown by the opposition and picks up blocking assignments.
Negative: Not a strong back who picks up yardage off initial contact and easily brought down by a single defender. Never capitalized on a terrific sophomore season.
Analysis: Grigsby has flashed skill the past two years after being one of the nation E(TM)s better ball carriers in 2008. He possesses the football ability to make an NFL roster as a third-down back/rotational ball carrier."
"Overview: Arizona: Played in 12 games in 2010, starting in five of those contests...Second leading rusher for the Wildcats with 533 yards...Led the team with eight rushing touchdowns...Averaged 4.5 yards per carry...Caught 25 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown...Finished eighth in the Pac-10 in rushing (567) in 2009 despite missing three full games and not being fully healthy (shoulder) in a total of six contests... Averaged 7.2 yards per carry as junior... 50-yard winning TD run against Stanford in '09... Citation for team offensive player of the week against CMU (23-118)... Had 94-yard run against NAU, the school's longest non-scoring run in history and second-longest run in the UA record book... Career-high 207 yards on 15 totes against NAU in `09... Career rushing total is No. 8 on UA charts, plus his 1,153 yards in 2008 was ninth-best single-season total despite splitting some time in the backfield... Honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors in 2008... 2008 total of 13 rushing TDs was the third most in UA single-season history... Had five 100-yard games with season-best 189 yards on 28 totes at WSU... Added 12 receptions for 62 yards... Career-best three TDs against Toledo in 2008... ASU game coaches' honor for offensive player of the week... Wrested a starting role as true freshman in early 2007... Earned all-league freshman and honorable mention All-America honors from The Sporting News... Second on the team in all-purpose yardage in `07 with 904 yards on 704 rushing yards and 200 catching the ball... Career high 30 carries (186 yards) in first start against Washington State... Also had 100-yard games against Stanford (24-126) and UCLA (20-124)... Nine catches and 76 yards vs. WSU are best receiving game... Had TD grabs against Cougars and ASU, rushing TDs vs. Cal and UCLA...
High School: California High School, Whittier, Calif., 2007... All-West 2006 honors from PrepStar... Scouting services rated him among top dozen prep running backs in state... Transferred to California High School in Whittier for his senior year... Rushed for 1,273 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior on 137 carries... had five 200-yard games... Ran for 758 yards and 10 scores as a junior, earning first-team all-area and first-team all-league... Played defense for the Swordsmen in two games as a corner in 2005, with eight tackles and an interception... Played at St. Paul in Santa Fe Springs soph and junior years... CalHiSports top 100 state prospect...
Personal: Academic major is family studies and human development... Date of birth: Dec. 26, 1988.
Strengths: Runner with good elusiveness in the open field. Patient runner. Good hands out of the backfield and is effective in the screen game. Shows toughness and competitiveness as a blocker in pass pro.
Weaknesses: Small back who lacks the power to run over defenders and won't get many yards after contact. Lacks explosive burst into and out of the hole. Doesn't possess the speed to take the ball the distance.
Projection: UDFA."
High School: California High School, Whittier, Calif., 2007... All-West 2006 honors from PrepStar... Scouting services rated him among top dozen prep running backs in state... Transferred to California High School in Whittier for his senior year... Rushed for 1,273 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior on 137 carries... had five 200-yard games... Ran for 758 yards and 10 scores as a junior, earning first-team all-area and first-team all-league... Played defense for the Swordsmen in two games as a corner in 2005, with eight tackles and an interception... Played at St. Paul in Santa Fe Springs soph and junior years... CalHiSports top 100 state prospect...
Personal: Academic major is family studies and human development... Date of birth: Dec. 26, 1988.
Strengths: Runner with good elusiveness in the open field. Patient runner. Good hands out of the backfield and is effective in the screen game. Shows toughness and competitiveness as a blocker in pass pro.
Weaknesses: Small back who lacks the power to run over defenders and won't get many yards after contact. Lacks explosive burst into and out of the hole. Doesn't possess the speed to take the ball the distance.
Projection: UDFA."
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