![]() ![]() Royce Freeman didn't average less than 5.2 yards per carry in a game this entire season.- Jon Ledyard February 12, 2018Ī lot rides on Freeman’s medicals and combine performance as previously stated. 10 fumbles in his career ball security still needs to be cleaned up even on 900+ carries.Lacks that great/elite burst to really get through the 1st level and or pull away from defenders.Doesnt shy away from contact per se but doesn't look to rock an opponent either. Not as physical as I thought a guy his size would be.Injury history and a lot of tread on his tires will have to convince teams he can hold up vs.Did what he was asked of at Oregon including being the lead blocker for his running back peers. Tough player who plays with effort and through pain.He will set up blocks and play with patience until he can burst through a crease. Shows flashes of great lateral quickness between the tackles and even better elusiveness when he gets to the edge has the speed to break long runs.Good size strong and well built for the position with above-average athleticism.If he performs well and comes out in the clear medically he could rise. There is no doubt Freeman’s performance and medical checks at the Combine will be a huge factor in solidifying his draft status. If he gets into open space he is very dangerous. He is accustomed to running out of the shotgun and runs with great vision and has some decent lateral quickness. Though some would say he’s lost half a step because of his injury Freeman still moves pretty well for a back his size. With the aforementioned all being valid concerns there are a couple other sure things about Freeman: He is an extremely productive rusher when healthy (and not you could argue) and he is tough as nails. Freeman has also racked up 947 career rushes which puts him 25th on the NCAA career rushing attempts list and has some questioning just how long he’ll last in the NFL. Freeman was also injured all this past season with leg and shoulder injuries but played through them. ![]() Some say he lost some of his burst because of it. Freeman’s injuries started his junior year when he sustained a knee injury that kept him out a few games. If not for Oregon’s spread offense and Freeman’s injuries he would be mentioned with some of the top second-tier backs in this draft. He is currently 10th all-time in the NCAA record books for rushing touchdowns in a career. Throughout his career, Freeman has been a prolific runner and specifically a touchdown machine. A 4-star prospect out of Imperial, California Royce Freeman arrived at Oregon in 2014 and got to work immediately in Oregon’s offense. ![]()
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