GROUND AND POUND
Robert Cheese
downhill runner who breaks tackles. Work horse type back who is patient, waits for a crease, and slams through it. A North-South runner. Thick hips and thighs. Runs with power and athletic ability. Good foot agility. Led the league in yards after contact. Effective blocker in pass protection. Lacks long finish speed but a every down back.
Mike Thompson
very talented running back who has all the tools except size. Career rushing leader who can run, catch and return. Has natural running instincts with rare quickness and good vision. Very fast, shifty and makes you miss. Runs with vision, both inside and out, and has the instinct to set up blocks. Explosive lateral quickness and foot speed to hop cut in the hole. Bounces off tacklers and get to the perimeter. Will lower his shoulder and fight for yardage. Elusive jitterbug on screen passes and draws. Upfield burst. Willing,
Tarique Pullen
Explosive power runner with a squatty body. Has bulky speed. Good vision. Surprising speed and burst after. Strong lower body. Run with his pads over his toes and low to the ground. Can’t arm tackle him. Runs through tackles. Lacks long finish speed but finishes his runs. Bender-weaver type runner downfield. Will line up in slot at times. Better than average hands to pluck the ball. Has run skills and production as a runner. Natural instincts and feel for running the ball. Vision and ability to create on poorly blocked plays.
DAVID OGBONNAYA
Powerful, strong, quick, and fast. Productive over career. Good quickness, agility, and balance for position. Classic downhill runner. Gets yards after initial contact. Hits zone stretch play hard and fast. Can make the long breakaway runs. Sudden initial quickness out of backfield. Lines up 8 yards deep. Runs like he’s his own blocker. Gets stronger the more he carries the ball. Peripheral vision and cutback ability. Punishes tacklers. Can’t be arm tackled. Has the ability to make big plays every time he touches the ball.