Pro Football Focus · Mar 5, 2017
PFF scouting report: Christian McCaffrey, HB, Stanford
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, 3.30 yards after contact per attempt.
Can make cuts with little loss of speed, causing second-level defenders to miss badly.