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#29 Rhamondre Stevenson/RB/Oklahoma/5’11”, 227 Lbs
The Good
-Powerful downhill runner that consistently falls forward
-Nimble, fluid lower half to dance around defenders and wiggle out of tackles in tight spaces
-Obvious acceleration once he finds a lane
-Patient runner adept at reading blocker and picking his way to the second level
-Impressive strength in stiff arm that he throws well
-Disciplined runner committed to sticking to script early on
The Bad
-Limited wear and tear, yet limited experience overall
-Does not possess good long speed, gets tracked down a lot
-Struggles to turn the corner on boundary runs
-Limited pass catching weapon with small route tree
-True spread RB that ran out of pistol and gun exclusively
-Rarely worked in pass protection; lunges into blocks with head and shoulder when asked, slipping off blocks
Bio:
-Played in just 19 career games at Oklahoma
-Finished Sooner career with 165 carries for 1,180 yards and 13 touchdowns
-Added 28 receptions for 298 yards
-Suspended prior to CFB Semifinal loss to LSU for failed drug test, then missed half of 2020 season due to NCAA rules
-Competed in the 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl
-Former top JUCO running back that chose the Sooners over Texas and USC in 2018
-Named Outstanding Offensive Player of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic following win over Florida
Tape Breakdown
Though he may have limited experience overall (just 19 career collegiate games), Oklahoma running back Rhamondre Stevenson certainly has the tape, and looks the part to be a regular on Sundays for a few years.