Former Iowa State and Mt. Healthy High School star running back David Montgomery speaks at the NFL Combine. Fletcher Page, fpage@enquirer..com
INDIANAPOLIS – David Montgomery's backfield inspiration started with video tapes.
Before YouTube became the go-to, Montgomery used his grandfather's VCR to watch clips of Barry Sanders, Eric Dickerson and Walter Payton mesmerizing fans and evading NFL defenders.
That helped build the foundation of a future professional running back.
"I tried to pattern my game off those guys, definitely legends who led the way for me," Montgomery said.