An explosive running back and defensive back out of Saltillo, Coby Owens Coby Owens 6'1" | 205 lbs | ATH Saltillo | 2024 State MS stands at 6’2″ 210 and has great speed for his size. Offensively, Owens is a back that can truly do it all. As a runner, he shows great patience in the backfield and sets his blocks up well for big time gains. Owens can hit the hole and explode through the second level, letting his speed do the rest of the work for him. As a bigger back, he can also run through contact and stay on his feet when defenders are engaged. Defensively, Owens plays a strong safety type role and will roll down into the box on certain run heavy downs. He is a physical defender who can blow up ball carriers in the backfield. Owens also has impressive coverage skills and does a good job at breaking on the ball and using his length to jar it loose from receivers. As big as he is currently, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him get some looks as a college linebacker. He currently holds an offer from Coahoma but should begin to add more as the offseason progresses.