hand.
Future: Undersized, competitive, change-of-pace back who was bothered by an ankle injury as a senior, but offers enough of a balanced skill set, including good acceleration, to be a better pro than college player. Showed well at the Combine and evaluators would benefit to revisit junior tape for a better indication of his ability.
Draft projection: Fifth- to sixth-round pick.
FB jay prosch, #35
AUBURN > Grade: 5.10
Ht: 6-0 3/4 | Wt: 256 | Sp: 4.65e | Arm: 30 1/8 | Hand: 10
History: His last name rhymes with “posh.” Alabama prep who earned all-state honors at linebacker as a senior and as an offensive lineman as a junior. Played in the Alabama/Mississippi All-Star Game in 2009. Recorded a 440-pound bench press and 590-pound squat in high school. Began his college career at Illinois, where he made the transition to fullback by upping his weight from 245 to 255 while dropping his body fat from 11 percent to nine percent. Played in 13 games (seven starts) for the Illini as a true freshman in 2010, including a start in the season opener. Only touched the ball one time all year — a one-yard reception. Was the primary fullback and a key special teams player in ’11, appearing in 12 games (five starts) and rushing twice for nine yards (4.5-yard average) and zero touchdowns while recording 11 special-teams tackles. Did not play in the Kraft Hunger Bowl due to a staph infection in his left knee. After the season, he obtained an NCAA waiver to transfer to Auburn in order to be close to home; his mother, Iris, had been diagnosed with a terminal form of brain cancer (she passed away in September ‘12). Was Auburn’s main fullback in ’12, appearing in all 12 games (seven starts) and carrying 12-38-2 (3.2) while catching 5-19-0 (3.8). Played in 14 games in ’13, including 11 starts at H-back, but did not have any rushing attempts. Caught 5-95-1 (19.0), including a 56-yard reception vs. Texas A&M. Was a starter on three special teams units despite breaking a thumb during the season.
Strengths: Exceptional weight-room strength. Outstanding peripheral blocking vision — scans wide and locates. Generates power through his lower body and drives defenders out of the hole. Very good hip roll and explosion. Runs his feet on contact. Intense, determined competitor. Good finisher. Is fairly light on his feet for as big and strong as he is. Can create a surge in short-yardage situations and power through the line. Catches the ball easily. Core special teams performer. Outstanding personal and football character — highly respected, team leader. Versatility is a big plus. Very durable.
Weaknesses: Robotic, overly muscled, tightly wound mover. Has very short arms and struggles to lock on and sustain on the move. Marginal elusiveness — gears down to cut. Unsudden route-runner. Limited receiving production / touches.
Future: An old-school, throwback fullback with explosive power to pave the way as an iso-lead blocker and enough speed and athletic ability to carve a niche as a core special teams performer. Valuable pass protector with good hands and short-yardage running power to contribute when needed.
Draft projection: Late draftable pick.
Scout’s take: “ How many fullbacks get drafted every year? You know exactly what he is. He’s stiff. What you see is what you get. ...I am not a fan. There’s a chance he gets drafted late. He is a big, good-looking, robotic dude. He stops his feet on blocks and tends to get overextended and doesn’t play with a lot of leverage and power. There’s not a low of ‘wow’ to him.”
RB silas redd, #25
usc > Grade: 5.05
Ht: 5-9 3/4 | Wt: 212 | Sp: 4.69 | Arm: 30 3/4 | Hand: 9
History: The Connecticut prep rushed for 1,924 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior in 2009. Also participated in basketball and lacrosse. Enrolled at Penn State in January 2010 after graduating a semester early from high school. As a true freshman, he played in 12 games and rushed 77 times for 437 yards
Future: Undersized, competitive, change-of-pace back who was bothered by an ankle injury as a senior, but offers enough of a balanced skill set, including good acceleration, to be a better pro than college player. Showed well at the Combine and evaluators would benefit to revisit junior tape for a better indication of his ability.
Draft projection: Fifth- to sixth-round pick.
FB jay prosch, #35
AUBURN > Grade: 5.10
Ht: 6-0 3/4 | Wt: 256 | Sp: 4.65e | Arm: 30 1/8 | Hand: 10
History: His last name rhymes with “posh.” Alabama prep who earned all-state honors at linebacker as a senior and as an offensive lineman as a junior. Played in the Alabama/Mississippi All-Star Game in 2009. Recorded a 440-pound bench press and 590-pound squat in high school. Began his college career at Illinois, where he made the transition to fullback by upping his weight from 245 to 255 while dropping his body fat from 11 percent to nine percent. Played in 13 games (seven starts) for the Illini as a true freshman in 2010, including a start in the season opener. Only touched the ball one time all year — a one-yard reception. Was the primary fullback and a key special teams player in ’11, appearing in 12 games (five starts) and rushing twice for nine yards (4.5-yard average) and zero touchdowns while recording 11 special-teams tackles. Did not play in the Kraft Hunger Bowl due to a staph infection in his left knee. After the season, he obtained an NCAA waiver to transfer to Auburn in order to be close to home; his mother, Iris, had been diagnosed with a terminal form of brain cancer (she passed away in September ‘12). Was Auburn’s main fullback in ’12, appearing in all 12 games (seven starts) and carrying 12-38-2 (3.2) while catching 5-19-0 (3.8). Played in 14 games in ’13, including 11 starts at H-back, but did not have any rushing attempts. Caught 5-95-1 (19.0), including a 56-yard reception vs. Texas A&M. Was a starter on three special teams units despite breaking a thumb during the season.
Strengths: Exceptional weight-room strength. Outstanding peripheral blocking vision — scans wide and locates. Generates power through his lower body and drives defenders out of the hole. Very good hip roll and explosion. Runs his feet on contact. Intense, determined competitor. Good finisher. Is fairly light on his feet for as big and strong as he is. Can create a surge in short-yardage situations and power through the line. Catches the ball easily. Core special teams performer. Outstanding personal and football character — highly respected, team leader. Versatility is a big plus. Very durable.
Weaknesses: Robotic, overly muscled, tightly wound mover. Has very short arms and struggles to lock on and sustain on the move. Marginal elusiveness — gears down to cut. Unsudden route-runner. Limited receiving production / touches.
Future: An old-school, throwback fullback with explosive power to pave the way as an iso-lead blocker and enough speed and athletic ability to carve a niche as a core special teams performer. Valuable pass protector with good hands and short-yardage running power to contribute when needed.
Draft projection: Late draftable pick.
Scout’s take: “ How many fullbacks get drafted every year? You know exactly what he is. He’s stiff. What you see is what you get. ...I am not a fan. There’s a chance he gets drafted late. He is a big, good-looking, robotic dude. He stops his feet on blocks and tends to get overextended and doesn’t play with a lot of leverage and power. There’s not a low of ‘wow’ to him.”
RB silas redd, #25
usc > Grade: 5.05
Ht: 5-9 3/4 | Wt: 212 | Sp: 4.69 | Arm: 30 3/4 | Hand: 9
History: The Connecticut prep rushed for 1,924 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior in 2009. Also participated in basketball and lacrosse. Enrolled at Penn State in January 2010 after graduating a semester early from high school. As a true freshman, he played in 12 games and rushed 77 times for 437 yards
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