Finding Broncos: Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin

Measurements

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 226

Arms: 31-1/8 inches

Hands: 9-1/2 inches

Combine Results

40: 4.39

Bench Press (225 lbs): 17 reps

Vertical Jump: 36 inches

Broad Jump: 123 inches

3-Cone: 7.01 seconds

20-Yard Shuttle: 4.24 seconds

Stats

Pros

12 200-yard career games
Has NFL RB size
Flashed route-running ability
Can take out the legs of blitzers
Has good one-cut & go ability
Maintains balance through contact
Has that extra gear
Can create for himself if needed
Allows the blocks to develop
Presses the line very well
Runs with good lean & bend
Flowing runner
Has good burst around the corner

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Cons

Lot of miles on the tires
Jump-cuts are the most fluid
Doesn’t always run with confidence & energy
Averaged five fumbles over the last three seasons
Runs with hesitation behind the line
Low catch total but high drop total
Slows into contact
Doesn’t split defenders on the second level

Overview

In terms of pure running ability, Jonathan Taylor is one of the best running backs in the class. However, teams are wanting more than just running ability from their RBs and Taylor doesn’t offer up much more than that.

He is a sound blocker, but his receiving ability is extremely lacking. Taylor's routes are rough and his hands are unreliable and that is going to really hurt his overall stock. Those concerns, with the large amount of carries on his tires, already could see him fall late day-two, early day-three.

Fit with Broncos

*See video above.

Grade: No. 76 overall prospect

Where he Goes: Round 3

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