reception. Was in the midst of a solid ’13 campaign when he tore his left ACL October 26, necessitating season-ending surgery. It marked the first time he missed collegiate action. In OU’s first eight games (five starts), he had rushed 17-97-1 (5.7) and caught 11-78-1 (7.1). Earned all-conference honors for the third straight year. Concluded his career with 32 special teams tackles. Ran for the first time since knee surgery in February ’14. Team captain.
Strengths: Outstanding size. Hits with some thump and is an efficient lead blocker. Nice run skills — shows vision, patience and subtle moves to avoid direct contact. Soft hands. Adjusts well to the ball and possesses better body control and agility than a traditional iso-lead blocking fullback. Blue-collar worker. Leads by example. Quietly competitive. Determined short-yardage runner capable of finding a crease and slamming through the line. Has a special-teams temperament (has delivered knockout shots). Solid all-around production. Versatile, lines up all over the field (fullback, tailback, in the slot) and does everything well (can run, block, catch and cover kicks). Very intelligent and football smart.
Weaknesses: Limited burst, change of direction and short-area explosion — one-speed runner with no gear change. Average power and tackle-breaking ability. Shows some tightness as a route runner. Not a true hammer as a lead blocker and does not jolt defenders on contact. Might not be 100 percent as a rookie following ACL surgery.
Future: A versatile jack-of-all-trades, Milllard brings the most value as a core special-teams contributor. Is best suited for a role as a fullback in a matchup-based offense where he could fill a variety of roles. Has been very reliable and durable throughout his career, but late October ACL injury could still require some rehabilitation as a rookie and could affect his draft standing.
Draft projection: Priority free agent.
Scout’s take: “The highest graded player (Oklahoma has) is the fullback this year. He’s a starter in the league. He’s okay. He has nice hands. He’s a good enough athlete and tough and all that. Fullbacks just don’t get drafted highly any more. They go 5 to 7 if they are any good. It’s become an obsolete position in the league.”
RB adam muema, #4 (JUNIOR)
san diego state > Grade: 5.09
Ht: 5-9 5/8 | Wt: 202 | Sp: 4.55e | Arm: 29 7/8 | Hand: 9 3/4
History: Last name is pronounced “MOO-eh-ma.” Suffered a horrific injury at a high school graduation party in May 2010 while defending a friend’s parent, as an assailant struck him in the face with a bat. His injuries required 36 stitches, his orbital bone was fractured, and when the vision in his left eye began to deteriorate it was discovered he had a macular hole in the retina of the eye. Doctors performed surgery to place a gas bubble behind his eye, allowing the hole to heal. Went to San Diego State and redshirted in ’10. Backed up current Denver RB Ronnie Hillman in ’11, playing in six games (one start) and rushing 42 times for 253 yards (6.0-yard average) and three touchdowns with two receptions for three yards (1.5) and one touchdown. Did not play in the season’s first seven games. Was pressed into service as a starter late in the year against Boise State and responded with a 13-119-2 effort in his first college start. Moved into the starting lineup in ’12 and tallied 237-1,458-16 (6.2) on the ground and 9-147-1 (16.3) receiving in 13 games. Despite being limited by hamstring and ankle injuries in ’13, he became the fourth Aztec running back to put up consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, amassing 256-1,244-15 (4.9) rushing and 18-98-0 (5.4) receiving in 13 games. Concluded his SDSU career with 13 100-yard games in 27 starts, including four 200-yard efforts — a figure surpassed in school history only by Marshall Faulk. Went to the Combine and left early, saying he believed that God said the Seattle Seahawks would select him in May’s
Strengths: Outstanding size. Hits with some thump and is an efficient lead blocker. Nice run skills — shows vision, patience and subtle moves to avoid direct contact. Soft hands. Adjusts well to the ball and possesses better body control and agility than a traditional iso-lead blocking fullback. Blue-collar worker. Leads by example. Quietly competitive. Determined short-yardage runner capable of finding a crease and slamming through the line. Has a special-teams temperament (has delivered knockout shots). Solid all-around production. Versatile, lines up all over the field (fullback, tailback, in the slot) and does everything well (can run, block, catch and cover kicks). Very intelligent and football smart.
Weaknesses: Limited burst, change of direction and short-area explosion — one-speed runner with no gear change. Average power and tackle-breaking ability. Shows some tightness as a route runner. Not a true hammer as a lead blocker and does not jolt defenders on contact. Might not be 100 percent as a rookie following ACL surgery.
Future: A versatile jack-of-all-trades, Milllard brings the most value as a core special-teams contributor. Is best suited for a role as a fullback in a matchup-based offense where he could fill a variety of roles. Has been very reliable and durable throughout his career, but late October ACL injury could still require some rehabilitation as a rookie and could affect his draft standing.
Draft projection: Priority free agent.
Scout’s take: “The highest graded player (Oklahoma has) is the fullback this year. He’s a starter in the league. He’s okay. He has nice hands. He’s a good enough athlete and tough and all that. Fullbacks just don’t get drafted highly any more. They go 5 to 7 if they are any good. It’s become an obsolete position in the league.”
RB adam muema, #4 (JUNIOR)
san diego state > Grade: 5.09
Ht: 5-9 5/8 | Wt: 202 | Sp: 4.55e | Arm: 29 7/8 | Hand: 9 3/4
History: Last name is pronounced “MOO-eh-ma.” Suffered a horrific injury at a high school graduation party in May 2010 while defending a friend’s parent, as an assailant struck him in the face with a bat. His injuries required 36 stitches, his orbital bone was fractured, and when the vision in his left eye began to deteriorate it was discovered he had a macular hole in the retina of the eye. Doctors performed surgery to place a gas bubble behind his eye, allowing the hole to heal. Went to San Diego State and redshirted in ’10. Backed up current Denver RB Ronnie Hillman in ’11, playing in six games (one start) and rushing 42 times for 253 yards (6.0-yard average) and three touchdowns with two receptions for three yards (1.5) and one touchdown. Did not play in the season’s first seven games. Was pressed into service as a starter late in the year against Boise State and responded with a 13-119-2 effort in his first college start. Moved into the starting lineup in ’12 and tallied 237-1,458-16 (6.2) on the ground and 9-147-1 (16.3) receiving in 13 games. Despite being limited by hamstring and ankle injuries in ’13, he became the fourth Aztec running back to put up consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, amassing 256-1,244-15 (4.9) rushing and 18-98-0 (5.4) receiving in 13 games. Concluded his SDSU career with 13 100-yard games in 27 starts, including four 200-yard efforts — a figure surpassed in school history only by Marshall Faulk. Went to the Combine and left early, saying he believed that God said the Seattle Seahawks would select him in May’s
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