From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo.
No. 4 CAM SKATTEBO, RB, ARIZONA STATE (R-SENIOR) — 5110, 215 POUNDS
MEASUREMENTS
Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
Cam Skattebo | 5110, 215 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
— Dense runner with a filled-out frame
— Possesses sneaky short area quickness
— Able to make quick cuts in the backfield to jump to a new gap
— Has good vision to make adjustments and work to open grass
— Effect at making jump cuts or putting his foot in the ground as a one-cut runner
— Appears to have a second gear when he sees daylight
— Freight train-style runner that is a load to bring down
— Possesses impressive contact balance to stay upright on body shots
— Runs hard behind his pads, fighting for extra yards after contact
— Jumps out of tackle attempts and will use his arms to keep himself from falling down
— Accomplished pass catcher out of the backfield
— Can run routes as a split-out wide receiver and make plays down the field
— Willing pass protector that has the strength to stand up blitzers
THE BAD
— Lacks ideal speed and acceleration you want in a lead-back
— Takes a little bit to build up to full speed after taking the handoff
— Doesn’t always rely on his eyes in the backfield
— Can get caught guessing and needs to be more decisive
— Has plenty of runs go for little-to-no gain before popping off a big run
— Ducks his head in pass protection far too often
— Can do a better job initiating and sustaining his blocks in pass protection
BIO
— Redshirt Senior prospect from Rio Linda, CA
— Born February 5, 2002 (age 23)
— Rushed for 3,550 yards and 42 touchdowns as he helped his team win a state championship as a junior in high school
— Committed to play football at Sacramento State, his only Division-1 offer
— Zero-star recruit according to Rivals
— Got the nickname Houdini as a kid for getting out of his car seat
— Gained 520 yards on 57 carries (9.