Mataeo Durant
RB
Duke
6'2"
Height
Weight
195
Bench | 40-Time | 10-Time | 20-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Vertical | Broad Jump | 20-Shuttle | 60-Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
32 1/2" | 8' 2" | 4.38 | |
33 1/2" | 9' 9" | 4.5 | |
33" | 9' 10" | 4.27 | |
33" | 10' 4" | ||
32" | 9' 8" | 4.33 | |
32" | 9' 8" | 4.41 | |
33" | 9' 6" | 4.27 | |
40" | 10' 6" | ||
30" | 9'11" | 4.59 | |
36 1/2" | 10' 3" | ||
34 1/2" | 9'11" | 4.46 | |
31" | 9'10" | 4.22 | |
36" | 9'8" | 4.4 | |
41" | 4.24 | ||
31 1/2" | |||
36 1/2" | |||
40" | 10' 6" | 4.29 | |
4.21 | |||
38 1/2" | 10' 8" | 4.25 | |
32 1/2" | 10' 0" | ||
31 1/2" | 9' 10" | 4.45 | |
35" | 9' 4" | ||
39" | 10' 6" | 4.3 | |
28 1/2" | 10' 1" | 4.23 | |
35 1/2" | 9' 10" | 4.27 | |
29 1/2" | 9' 10" | ||
34" | 10' 3" | ||
36" | 10' 4" | 4.19 | |
35" | 9' 9" | 4.4 | |
37" | 10' 1" | ||
33 1/2" | 10' 1" | 4.41 | |
40" | 10' 10" | ||
29 1/2" | 9' 11" | 4.33 | |
39 1/2" | 10' 10" | 4.31 | |
33" | 10' 1" | 4.44 | |
39 1/2" | 10' 3" | ||
41" | 10' 11" | ||
36" | 10' 3" | 4.24 | |
35 1/2" | 10' 2" | 4.42 | |
35 1/2" | 10' 1" | ||
36" | 10' 3" | 4.28 | |
33" | 4.37 | ||
35" | 9' 10" | ||
32" | 9' 9" | ||
31" | 10' 1" | 4.28 | |
36" | 10' 3" | 4.09 | |
30" | 9' 9" | 4.35 | |
33 1/2" | 10' 8" | ||
36" | 10' 2" | 4.35 | |
35" | 10' 1" | 4.46 | |
34" | 9' 11" | 3.98 | |
36" | 10'0" | 4.3 | |
37" | 10' 5" | 4.28 | |
36" | 9' 8" | 4.34 | |
30" | 9" | 4.47 | |
31 1/2" | 9' 4" | 4.15 | |
31 1/2" | 9' 10" | 4.26 | |
40 1/2" | 10' 7" | 4.14 | |
33" | 9' 7" | 4.34 |
3-Cone | Hand | Arm | Wingspan |
|---|---|---|---|
Final Grade
6.65
Strengths
Mataeo Durant is not the most explosive runner but can be ready to challenge defenders with how he balances during contact. Durant has good field vision and is capable of utilizing his vision to break off tackles. Durant has the ability to utilize his legs to keep the drive going and is solid running routes. Durant has solid hands and can catch well. Durant is a decent pass blocker and has the ability to block in space in the second level. He puts in a ton of effort when making blocks and is willing to give the quarterback extra time. Plays with a lot of toughness and is extremely competitive. Durant has a strong level of production. Durant has a good motor which is a strong attribute when he is on the field. Can be patient when running the football. Does have position versatility as either a pass catching back or just a third down running back.
Weaknessess
Mataeo Durant needs to be quicker with when he is bouncing in and out of holes in the offensive line. Can be inconsistent with his elusiveness, foot quickness, and route running. Can be sloppy at times with his cutting ability. He struggles to maintain balance when he lowers his pad level. Durant had poor ball security during the 2021 season. He is not the best when creating separation. He does need to improve on his technique as a pass blocker as sometimes he blocks way too high. He must strengthen his instincts when catching the football. Durant does have durability concerns as he suffered a shoulder injury in 2019 and had to get surgery on it.
Shoulder (2019
Injury History
Games Evaluated
Northwestern(2021), Kansas(2021), Georgia Tech(2020), Syracuse(2020)
Big Picture
Mataeo Durant is not the most explosive runner but can be ready to challenge defenders with how he balances during contact. Durant has good field vision and is capable of utilizing his vision to break off tackles. Durant has the ability to utilize his legs to keep the drive going and is solid running routes. Durant has solid hands and can catch well. Durant is a decent pass blocker and has the ability to block in space in the second level. He puts in a ton of effort when making blocks and is willing to give the quarterback extra time. Plays with a lot of toughness and is extremely competitive. Durant has a strong level of production. Durant has a good motor which is a strong attribute when he is on the field. Can be patient when running the football. Does have position versatility as either a pass catching back or just a third down running back. Mataeo Durant needs to be quicker with when he is bouncing in and out of holes in the offensive line. Can be inconsistent with his elusiveness, foot quickness, and route running. Can be sloppy at times with his cutting ability. He struggles to maintain balance when he lowers his pad level. Durant had poor ball security during the 2021 season. He is not the best when creating separation. He does need to improve on his technique as a pass blocker as sometimes he blocks way too high. He must strengthen his instincts when catching the football. Durant does have durability concerns as he suffered a shoulder injury in 2019 and had to get surgery on it. I can see Durant being selected in either the 6th or 7th round.
Team Fit
BUF
KC
SF
Player Comp
Knile Davis
Athleticism:
6.56
Lateral Agility | Elusiveness | Contact Balance | Explosion | Top End Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6.2 | 6.2 | 7.2 | 6.7 | 6.5 |
Durant has decent lateral agility but needs to be quicker with when he is bounce in and out of holes in the offensive line. Can be elusive at times but needs to work on being more consistent. He is not the most explosive runner but can be ready to challenge defenders with how he balances during contact. He has solid Top End Speed when he is loose.
With Ball In Hands:
5.12
Lateral Agility | Cutting Ability | Pad Level & Leg Drive | Ball Security |
|---|---|---|---|
7 | 6.7 | 6.2 | 5.7 |
Big Play Ability
Durant has good field vision and is capable of utilizing his vision to break off. Can be sloppy at times with his cutting ability. He struggles to maintain balance when he lowers his pad level and has the ability to utilize his legs to keep the drive going. Durant was terrible with his ball security during the 2021 season as he fumbled the ball 9 times.
Receiving:
6.9
Durant has solid hands and can catch well. Durant is solid running routes but has to clean up his foot quickness and be more consistent. He is not the best when creating separation but when he shines with his ability in space.
Hands | Route Running | Ability to Seperate | Ability in Space |
|---|---|---|---|
6.7 | 7 | 6.7 | 7.2 |
Blocking:
6.3
7.25
Durant is a decent pass blocker and has the ability to block in space in the second level. He does need to improve on his technique as a pass blocker as sometimes he blocks way too high which leads to him missing and even getting easily pushed away. Durant does put effort in making blocks and is willing to give the quarterback extra time.
Lead Blocking | Blocking in Space: | Pass Pro Technique: | Effort & Willingness |
|---|---|---|---|
6.2 | 6.5 | 6 | 6.5 |
Competitiveness:
5.44
Toughness | Production | Motor |
|---|---|---|
7.5 | 7 |
Plays with a lot of toughness and is extremely competitive. Durant has a strong level of production. Durant has a good motor which is a strong attribute when he is on the field.
Intelligence:
6.83
Strong instincts when running with the football, but must strengthen his instincts when catching the football. Can be patient when running the football. Does have position versatility as either a pass catching back or just a third down running back.
Instincts | Patience | Versatility |
|---|---|---|
6.5 | 7.0 | 7 |