Athleticism: 7.46

Q.A.B.: 7.70

Possesses great quickness and lateral agility capable of making defenders miss in the hole and in the open field. Has strong and powerful legs with thick thighs in order to withstand contact and keep his balance after initial contact.

Flexibility: 7.10

Does a nice job of lowering his pad level in contact and possesses good knee bend with the ball in his hands. Tends to run with high pad level in open space and could generate more power with better flexibility. Capable of going up high to catch passes over head.

C.O.D.: 7.50

With very good change of direction ability he has the capability of planting his foot and driving up field when he sees a crease open up. Utilizes a jump cut to make defenders miss in the open field and at the line of scrimmage.

Explosion: 7.60

An explosive back with powerful legs and impressive leg drive capable of bursting through holes and into defenders. Can accelerate almost immediately when he sees a hole open up.

Top End Speed: 7.40

Very good speed to beat defenders to the sideline and the breakaway speed to be a big play threat every time he touches the ball. Doesn't have the long speed to outrun defensive backs and can occasionally be caught from behind.

With Ball In Hands: 7.62

Vision: 7.10

Can see the play as it develops, but can struggle to find creases and cut back lanes. A head first runner who lacks the patience to utilize cutback lanes on every play. Needs to learn to wait for the play to develop and occasionally runs into defenders at the line of scrimmage as a result. Has shown the potential to create for himself when plays break down, and needs to show it on a consistent basis.

Cutting Ability: 7.70

Has great stop start speed and has shown the ability to cut on a dime remaining at full speed while avoiding defenders in the open field and along the sideline.

Elusiveness: 6.50

With good cutting ability he can make defenders miss in the open field. Would rather initiate contact running through defenders then dance excessively.

Yards After Contact: 8.50

A powerful runner with excellent contact ballance. Possesses the ability to push crowds, break arm tackles and brush off would be tacklers in the open field.

Ball Security: 8.30

A strong ball carrier with long arms and big hands. He rarely lets the ball loose on the ground.

Receiving: 7.33

Hands: 7.30

Shows soft and big hands to reel in balls low and away or overhead, while catching the ball away from his body. Struggles to catch the ball in tight coverage.

Route Running: 6.30

He is a raw route runner with the ability to split out wide and run routes out of the backfield. Has been tasked with running routes downfield and as a checkdown at Oklahoma.

Ability In Space: 8.10

Excellent runner with the ball in his hands. He can avoid dfenders utilizing his agility and jump cut. His talent, speed, and quickness allow him to gain yards after the catch.

Ability to Separate: 7.60

A mismatch for linebackers when coming out of the backfield, he knows how to utilize his quickness to gain separation.

Blocking: 6.15

Lead Blocking: 5.50

Knows how to get in front of a player and drive them out of the play. Struggles to consistently stop defenders for an extended period of time.

Blocking In Space: 6.00

He is a tough player who loves contact and to help his team win. Can alter a defenders path and disrupt his line to the ball. Often loses the leverage battle.

Pass Blocking: 6.10

A willing blocker with good knee bend and concentration. Often over extends and can lose his leverage against quicker defensive players.

Situational Awareness: 7.00

He knows how to find the free rusher and get in there way, and has shown the tendency to chip defensive ends when running an arrow.

Competitiveness: 6.98

Toughness: 4.90

He is a tough runner with powerful legs, and a player who loves contact. He has suffered three season ending injuries while at Oklahoma, including a leg fracture, severe neck injury and a knee injury. He has played one full season at Oklahoma. One of the top running backs in the class, but he will fall to day 3 due to injury risk.

Production: 5.90

In his limited time playing, he has shined helping to lead Oklahoma to the CFP in 2017 during his healthy campaign. Players can't produce when they are hurt and that has been Anderson's story to date.

Consistency/Motor: 8.30

A hard working athlete with a motor that keeps him going. He gives his all in everything he does and plays until the whistle on every play. He is a mentally tough player with a high motor on each play.

Teamwork: 8.80

He is a team leader who only wants his team to succeed. He does everything asked of him and would play any position asked of him. A leader on offense and a team captain during the 2018 campaign. He is offering his support while he sits out the season with a knee injury. He never gives up on his team.

Intelligence: 7.60

Instincts: 7.20

A very instinctual player who knows his assignment on every play. He can see the play develop while running the ball and has the talent to follow his blockers.

Learn/Retain: 7.00

A smart athlete with a love for the game. He has been asked to run complex routes in the route tree and can pick up a scheme quickly.

Versatility: 8.60

Outstanding versatility allows him to be a mismatch in the passing game serving as a three down workhorse, to keep the defense guessing when he is on the field. He can split out wide, in the slot or in the backfield. Possess the talent to return kicks and assist on special teams.

STRENGTHS:

A big back with great athleticism that consists of his foot quicks, lateral agility, change of direction, while displaying excellent contact balance. He has good vision and can see plays develop bursting through the hole utilizing his jump cut if a crease or cut back lane opens up. A strong and capable runner with good knee bend and powerful legs to push piles and run through defenders. Possesses the talent to avoid defenders in the open field and the versatility to line up all over the field in passing situations to keep the defense guessing when he is in the lineup providing a mismatch against linebackers when asked to run the route tree. Has shown solid hands and the ability to catch balls thrown low and away or overhead. A key special teams player capable of returning kicks and assisting on coverage.

WEAKNESSES:

He's suffered three season ending injuries throughout his four year career at Oklahoma ranging from a leg break and knee issues to his neck. Has concerning off field issues and was charged with rape; however, the charges were dropped. A downhill runner who lacks the patience necessary to wait for cutback lanes and holes to develop. Has trouble creating for himself on every play. Stands tall with high pads in the open field losing leverage and power in contact. Over extends in pass protection, and can lose balance against quicker defenders. Often reaches for the defender instead of engaging. Needs to stay square in pass protection rather than turning his shoulders.

BIG PICTURE:

He lacks experience having only played one full season at the collegiate level due to three season ending injuries. His off field issues are concerning and will need to be analyzed in interview portions. Based on talent alone. He is a raw runner with tons of upside, and the potential to be a three down workhorse in the NFL fitting in all schemes. He is a downhill runner with good quickness, agility and power, while possessing the versaitility to line up anywhere on the field assisting in the passing game. If he is given the opportunity to develop and play as a three down back, he will flourish at the next level. Health permitting.

Rodney Anderson

Position: Running back

College: Oklahoma

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 220 lbs

SCOUTING GRADE

7.24

Injury History: 2015: Fractured Leg (Season Ending), 2016: Neck (Season Ending), 2018: Knee (Season Ending)

Games Evaluated: 2017: TCU, Kansas, Georgia (Rose Bowl), 2018: Florida Atlantic

Scout: Jason Feiner

Scouting Report