NFL Draft Profile: Kendall Milton, Running Back, Georgia Bulldogs
#2
Pos: RB
Ht: 6005
Wt: 220
40: 4.50
DOB: 2/10/2002
Hometown: Fresno, CA
High School: Buchanan
Eligibility: 2023
Kendall Milton
Georgia Bulldogs
One-Liners
Georgia had a crowded backfield last season but Milton flashed NFL talent on a limited number of carries.
Evaluation:
It is easy to see that Milton will be a future NFL player on film. His size and strength for a young player both stand out. He is quick, with the explosiveness to bounce to the outside. Right now, Milton runs with hesitation, hurting his ability. He is too slow to hit holes and doesn’t make decisive decisions. For a bigger back, Milton doesn't break many tackles and will go down at first contact. He didn’t have a ton of carries but most of his runs last season went for minimal gains. His speed is solid but Milton didn’t flash breakaway speed. As a blocker, Milton needs a lot of work. The willingness is there, he just doesn’t have any technique. Milton only has three career catches, so he’ll have to show he can make an impact in the passing game next year. Overall, Georgia wouldn’t have given Milton touches last season if they didn’t think he was really talented. Milton didn’t do much on them but he looked the part and flashed at times. In a bigger role next season, Milton could be a breakout candidate but most likely he is a 2024 draft prospect.
Grade:
6th Round
Background:
Kendall Milton is returning in 2022 as the fourth leading rushers for the defending champion Bulldogs. Even before the 2021 season, Milton was the Freshman All SEC team and had close to two hundred yards rushing for the season. From Fresno, California, Milton attended Buchanan High School and during his high school career, he was a four star prospect. Milton is majoring in Business at Georgia and his older brother, Ka’Lonn played at Fort Lewis College and Fresno State.
