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, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Central Arkansas running back ShunDerrick Powell.
No. 27 SHUNDERRICK POWELL, RB, CENTRAL ARKANSAS (SENIOR) – 5071, 175 POUNDS
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MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| ShunDerrick Powell | 5071/175 | 8 7/8 | 30 3/8 | 73 1/4 |
| 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
— Possesses good speed and explosiveness for the position
— Has the burst to hit the home run when he gets into the open field
— Accelerates quickly up the hole when he sees daylight
— Displays good vision and patience to set up his blocks
— Has the lateral quickness and agility to work through trash approaching the line
— Evades tacklers with a combination of elusiveness and contact balance
— Finds his way out of trouble well for a smaller back
— Proven pass catcher out of the backfield
— Can quickly adjust his trajectory to hit a crease or work around pursuit
THE BAD
— Tiny frame with a lack of desired bulk
— Played at a lower level of competition
— Will have a tough time seeing as many openings against NFL defenses
— Small frame will make it hard to fight for additional yards on contact
— Pass protection at his size will be a concern
BIO
— Senior prospect from Hoxie, AR
— Sport Management major
— Broke the Hoxie school record for most rushing yards in a game (350)
— Also lettered in basketball
— Zero-star recruit according to Rivals
— Committed to North Alabama out of high school
— Can safety bar squat 495 pounds on one leg
— Played in 11 games in 2021 and had 30 carries for 154 yards, along with eight receptions for 76 yards
— Played in 11 games in 2022 and had 221 carries for 1,513 yards and 18 touchdown,s along with 24 receptions for 242 yards
— Transferred to Central Arkansas ahead of the 2023 season
— Played in 11 games in 2023 and hard 136 carries for 1,016 yards and six touchdowns, along with 20 receptions for 111 yards and a score
— Battled a hamstring injury throughout the 2023 season
— Played in 11 games in 2024 and had 163 carries for 1,334 yards and 14 touchdowns, along with 36 receptions for 318 yards and three scores
— Returned 11 punts for 269 yards in his career
— FCS All-American (2022)
TAPE BREAKDOWN
Central Arkansas RB ShunDerrick Powell may be small in stature, but don’t let that fool you into thinking he can be a playmaker on the gridiron.