NFL Draft Profile: Jashaun Corbin, Running Back, Florida State Seminoles

NFL draft profile scouting report for Florida State Running Back, Jashaun Corbin

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The NFL Draft Bible
Updated:
Apr 6, 2022 2:05 PM EDT
Original:
Feb 15, 2022

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Florida State Seminoles

#0
Pos: RB
Ht: 5110
Wt: 202v
Hand: 0948v
Arm: 3148v
Wing: 7618
DOB:
Eligible: 2022
Rockledge, FL
Rockledge High School

Jashaun Corbin Florida State Seminoles

One-Liner:

Running back with good speed who offers little on third down.

Pros:

Running back operating in a backfield by committee. Corbin possesses good straight-line athleticism with his burst allowing him to take advantage of space and beat linebackers to the corners. His good speed means he can take it all the way once he is in the open. He has an explosive first step. Corbin can slightly adjust his angles at the third level to make defenders miss without losing momentum. A creative runner, he consistently finds and exploits cutback lanes. Corbin works backside if no other openings present themselves. His feet are always active, keeping them moving at all times. He lowers his shoulder and keeps churning, consistently falling forward and picking up extra yards.

Cons:

Showing inconsistencies in finding holes front side, Corbin is often too patient when he has to hit the hole hard. His ball-handling is below-average, as he has trouble with the handoff occasionally. Corbin lacks the raw strength to run over linebackers and is often brought down in closing holes, failing to break free. He is unable to perform jump cuts and loses his footing trying to change directions suddenly. On third down, Corbin lacks versatility as he is unable to separate as a route runner and can not adjust to off-target passes. His pass protection is below average to poor, showing inconsistent effort and poor technique.

Summary:

Average-sized running back with good straight-line athleticism and creativity. Corbin has active feet and consistently falls forward. His vision is inconsistent and he offers little receiving or blocking ability on third down. Corbin projects as a good depth back for a wide zone team thanks to his speed. He should be a contributor on special teams immediately.

Background:

Born on August 20th, 2000, Jashaun Corbin attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, Florida through his junior year. There, he accumulated 343 carries for 2,982 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns. Corbin also tallied 85 receptions for 1,418 receiving yards and 15 receiving touchdowns. He transferred to Rockledge High School in Florida for his final season, adding to his already impressive resume. Corbin racked up 2,252 all-purpose yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior, cementing himself as a top running back in the state. He was rated a four-star running back prospect per the 247Sports Composite in the class of 2016. Corbin initially committed to Florida State, but he de-committed when head coach Jimbo Fisher left to take over at Texas A&M. Corbin chose to follow Fisher and signed on with the Aggies. He saw moderate work as a true freshman, with 61 carries for 346 yards and a touchdown on the ground coupled with ten receptions for 85 yards through the air. Corbin only played in two games as a sophomore, suffering a brutal upper-hamstring injury that ended his season. For the 2020 season, his journey came full-circle as Corbin decided to transfer to Florida State. There, he ran for 401 yards and five rushing scores on 81 carries. Corbin hit his stride in 2021, earning 143 carries for 887 yards and seven touchdowns. He also made 25 receptions for 168 yards and a receiving score. The redshirt sophomore has since decided to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL Draft.

Grades:

Current Player Value/Potential Player Value

7.0/7.6

2/15/22 - “It’s just preparation throughout the week. Obviously at Florida State we had a very dynamic backfield and we had to split a lot of carries. Just being able to maximize the opportunities you do get was important to me.” -- Joshua Corbin at East-West Shrine Bowl

Quotes:

"It was a great opportunity just to be around a lot of the top guys in the country. Meet with a bunch of NFL teams. It was a lot though, I'll be honest. Waking up at 5:30-6 o'clock in the morning and not getting in until 11-11:30, just doing medicals and interviews. It was a lot, but it was a great opportunity. I definitely had a good time." - Florida State running back Jashaun Corbin on his NFL Combine experience

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