Name: Christian McCaffrey
School: Stanford
Position fit: Running back and slot receiver with mismatch-creating potential in the passing game
Stats to know: Forced 43 missed tackles as a runner and 21 as a pass-catcher in 2016. Had the top receiving grade among running backs in 2015
What he does best:
- Elite change-of-direction and open-field running ability leads to missed tackles and big plays.
- Tremendous acceleration, can get to full speed in a hurry.
- Leg strength and balance to gain yards after initial contact, 3.