2009 NFL Draft Prospects:
Knowshon Moreno Profile

Strengths: Highly talented running back with every tool in the book … Has a second gear and is certainly a game-breaking back … Powerful runner with outstanding trucking ability … Never gives up and leaves all of his effort on the gridiron … Elite cutting ability and can cut upfield on a dime … Has a variety of open field moves to shake defenders (stiff arm, spin, juke hurdle) … Elite receiver out of the backfield who rarely drops passes … Distinguished pass blocker … Minimal injury history with not many miles on his tires … Solid character and great leader … Comes from a school with a history of producing a few elite backs: Herschel Walker , Garrison Hearst, Terrell Davis.

Weaknesses: Physical running style could lead to a shortened NFL career if he gets too many carries early on … Preferably, you want running backs above 210 pounds, but this is being quite picky.

Summary: Moreno has earned my 5-star, elite grade because he is an every-down back with an elite talent level, whom I would consider as being a better prospect than Adrian Peterson coming out of college. If some team gets Moreno in the mid-first round or later, they are getting a mega steal. I really have no idea why Moreno is so underrated.

Player Comparison: Marion Barber III. Barber is an outstanding all-around back who has few weaknesses. He can block, catch the football, get the tough short yards and break off for bigger runs.





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