2009 NFL Draft Prospects:
Donald Brown Profile

Strengths: Decent frame with room to bulk up … Very highly productive in junior year … Very nice speed in the open field and is a home run hitter … Elusive and has some wiggle; makes defenders miss in space … Hits the hole aggressively … Good vision; identifies cutback lanes … Instinctive and does a good job setting up his blockers … Good hands and can make plays in the passing game … Keeps shoulder pads square to LOS … Overall explosive threat … Patient and will take what the defense gives him … Decent amount of upside.

Weaknesses: Needs to put on a few pounds of bulk to be able to endure a 16-week season … Needs to run with a lower pad level to generate more power … Inconsistent when planting foot in the ground to accelerate on a dime … Does not break many tackles; questionable lower body strength … Needs to be tougher running the ball inside … Questionable ball security … Must improve pass pro … Why did he not beat out Andre Dixon in 2007 season outright?

Summary: Brown projects as a very talented No. 2 running back in the NFL who can be a home run threat at the next level, but does not run with the consistent power like a workhorse. Will come off the board possibly as high as No. 29 to the NY Giants.

Player Comparison: Willie Parker. Same size and speed build with the outstanding elusiveness in the open field. However, both players lack that ability to consistently break tackles.





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