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Player Profiles

Quarterbacks
Pat Barnes
Jim Druckenmiller
Peyton Manning
Jake Plummer

Running Backs
Darnell Autry
Tiki Barber
Troy Davis
Corey Dillon
Warrick Dunn
Sedrick Shaw

Wide Receivers
Reidel Anthony
Rae Carruth
Yatil Green
Ike Hilliard

Tight Ends
Tony Gonzalez
David LaFleur

Offensive Line
Tarik Glenn
Walter Jones
Chris Naeole
Orlando Pace

Defensive Backs
Chris Canty
Tremain Mack
Sam Madison
Shawn Springs
Bryant Westbrook
Jamel Williams

Linebackers
James Farrior
Tyrus McCloud
Dwayne Rudd
Matt Russell
Jamie Sharper

Defensive Linemen
Peter Boulware
Trevor Pryce
Darrell Russell
Reinard Wilson



Strengths:
  • Speed, quickness, agility, and balance
  • Great receiving skills.
  • Play maker

    Questions:

  • At 5-7, 180lbs, can he take the pounding of an every down NFL RB?

    Projected Draft Round:

  • 1st
  • Warrick Dunn, Florida State, RB
    5-7, 180lbs

    1996 Statistics
    Carries Yards yds/carry TDs
    189 1179 6.2 14

    At first glance, Dunn looks like a small scat back who could be used only as a third down back. He’s small, quick, and has great receiving skills, but Dunn is much more then a third down back, and many scouts believe he has the ability to be a successful every down back in the NFL. He has surprising strength for his size. His speed, agility, and balance should allow him to avoid ware and tear, giving him a greater chance to survive the pounding an NFL back receives. Even after he takes a hit, he maintains his balance and gets extra yardage. Still, his best asset is his excellent receiving skills and open field moves, which make him dangerous as a receiver out of the backfield. Dunn is someone who can not be covered by just a linebacker and opposing NFL teams will have to worry where he is at all times. Another skill which makes Dunn a valuable commodity is his kick return ability. Dunn is a play maker who can turn a game around as a runner, receiver, or kick returner and should have his name called early in the first round.


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