Finding Broncos: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU | How he Fits, Where he Goes

Finding Broncos scouts the 2020 NFL Draft class to find the best Mile High fits. What's the scoop on Clyde Edwards-Helaire and how would he fit in Denver?

Measurements

Height: 5-foot-7

Weight: 207

Arms: 29 inches

Hands: 9-5/8 inches

Combine Results

40: 4.6 seconds

Bench Press (225 lbs): 15 reps

Vertical Jump: 39.5 inches

Broad Jump: 123 inches

Stats

Pros

• No concerns about ball security
• Three-down RB with kick return ability as well
• Crisp route runner
• Major threat after the catch
• High rate of first down or touchdown carries in 2019
• Has great bend & balance as a runner
• Can make tacklers miss in a tight space
• Squares up into contact
• Elite cut-and-go ability
• Gathers quickly into cuts
• Will alter his speed to catch LBs sleeping
• Has multiple moves in his arsenal to make people miss
• Vision is elite
• Instant burst & quickness

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Cons

• Has a limited catch radius
• Is a bit undersized for between-the-tackle duties
• Lacks the long speed
• Did get a boost from LSU's high usage of RPOs 
• Lacking power
• Doesn’t have great speed on outside runs
• Can get better as a pass protector

Overview

A personal favorite of mine in the draft class, Clyde Edwards-Helaire can do a lot for an offense with everything that he brings to the table. There are some areas that can’t be fixed, like his catch radius, and that is because of his size. 

Even so, CEH can run, catch, and block making him extremely versatile for an offense. He also offers up the potential to be a returner for a team. While he isn’t Darren Sproles, CEH could be looking at that type of role with an NFL team.

Fit with Broncos

*See video above.

Grade: No. 30 overall prospect

Where he Goes: Round 2

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