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#22 Scottie Phillips/RB/Ole Miss/5’8”, 209 Lbs
The Good
-Loose, explosive hips with some spring laterally
-Good vision and overall feel as a runner
-Quick feet to help him elude defenders in space; has a powerful stiff-arm
-Compact, powerful frame that will surprise defenders that challenge him
-Pad level is excellent as a runner; rarely open to big shots
-Good burst out of his cuts to chew up yardage and hit home runs
-Willing pass blocker with good awareness and strength
-Ball security is a major plus; shows soft, consistent hands out of the backfield
The Bad
-Has a tendency to try and bounce runs to the edge and search for the home run
-Can be a bit too indecisive at times between the tackles
-Needs to improve technique when absorbing blitzers; weight can get out over his toes
-Severely undersized for the position (eighth percentile in height, length)
-Appeared to add weight in 2019 and looked slower than previous year’s tape
Bio
-Appeared in 21 career games at Ole Miss, starting 18
-Finished career with 278 carries for 1,470 yards and 17 touchdowns, averaging 5.