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#7 Nyheim Hines / RB / 5’9 197 lbs
The Good:
– Experience as running back and receiver
– Electric return man (both kickoff and punt return)
– Very slippery, elusive, can make defenders miss easily with excellent quickness and agility
– Has breakaway speed
– Speed to beat the defense to the sideline
– Great burst, can build up speed in an instant
– Soft hands as a receiver
The Bad:
– Undersized at 197 lbs
– Still a very raw runner
– Small size will likely limited Hines to a change of pace role
– Vision is still a work in progress
Bio:
– 2017: 197 carries, 1112 yards, 5.