Tennessee 2024 Watch List: RB’s Part II
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Omarian Mills TN #167 RB #12 HEIGHT 5'10" WEIGHT 205 POS RB CLASS 2024 View Profile Omarian Mills Twitter State: Tennessee School: Jefferson Co. Mills does a nice job of recognizing cutback lanes, and his clean, subtle footwork allows him…
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Continue ReadingMills does a nice job of recognizing cutback lanes, and his clean, subtle footwork allows him to shuffle into holes or navigate through congestion effectively; reliably gets what’s blocked for him. Shows impressive burst in the hole and solid top-end speed to rip off big runs. Can occasionally sidestep early penetration to salvage short gains or get back to the line of scrimmage. Some ability to run through arm tackles or spin-off of contact for additional yardage.
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Otey is the jitterbug type with very impressive foot speed. Makes sharp cuts in the backfield and has the ability to bounce runs to the outside and pick up chunks of yardage. Can make defenders look silly in the hole because of his suddenness. Able to escape from early penetration and locate cutback opportunities to make something from nothing.
Pace burst and top-end speed are solid, showing the ability to turn the corner and run away from opposing defensive backs. Shows impressive balance and flexibility. Active leg drive after contact to fight for additional yards. Ability to make the first man miss can make him a dangerous weapon in space in the passing game.
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Perkins shows patience in the backfield to let holes develop, but runs with decisiveness when the hole is open; a north-south runner who doesn’t try to get too cute in the backfield, executing plays as designed. Shows above-average agility and footwork when navigating through congestion. Low center of gravity and thick build give him impressive contact balance. Can be difficult to bring down once he gets a head of steam. Runs through arm tackles easily and can punish second-level defenders with physical stiff arms and shoulder tackles.