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2021 NFL Draft Player Profiles: UCLA RB Demetric Felton

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#10 Demetric Felton/RB/UCLA/5’8”, 189 Lbs

The Good

-Elusive running back that sets up defenders well
-Explodes in and out of cuts without losing any speed
-Nuanced route runner out of the backfield
-Great hands overall for the position; former slot receiver
-Good overall vision and sets blockers up for success
-Agility is through the roof in tight spaces

The Bad

-Still developing as a running back overall
-A bit small overall, better suited to move back out to the slot
-Lacks overall contact balance and goes down too easily
-Does not have high-end speed to run away from defenders consistently
-Discipline as a runner is below average, tries to hit the home run on every touch

Bio

-Redshirt senior who switched from slot receiver to running back after 2018 season
-Played in 42 career games at UCLA
-Finished career with 234 carries for 1,101 yards and seven touchdowns; added 99 catches for 958 yard and eight touchdowns
-Added 26 kick returns for 611 yards and a score
-Led the Pac-12 Conference and ranked sixth in the nation in all-purpose yards per game (165.