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#22 Devine Ozigbo / RB Nebraska – 5’11” 219
The Good
- Patient behind the LOS and sets up his blocks well
- See the gap and hits it; downhill runner
- Runs with good pad level, runs through arm tackles and finishes forward
- Solid short area elusiveness when play breaks down
- Solid receiver used out of the backfield and split out
- Good awareness in pass protection to find the free rusher
- Willingness to take on blockers
The Bad
- Lacks the speed to win consistently on outside runs
- Doesn’t possess and extra gear
- COD at second level is marginal
- Limited pass route usage
- Doesn’t create after the catch
- Technique in pass pro and use of hands is inconsistent
Bio
- Career – 419 carries, 2,196 yards, 5.