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Toby Gerhart
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Running Back

Stanford


College Position: Running Back
School: Stanford
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 235
Birthdate: 03-28-1987
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: 50
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Running Back (4)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2nd round with the #19 pick.
A strong runner who can get the tough yards. Provides a change of pace and insurance against Adrian Peterson's fumbling issues.

Strengths

  • Runs with passion and power.  One of the most difficult players to tackle in the country
  • Led the country with 1871 rushing yards and 28 rushing TDs last year
  • Capable of carrying a heavy load.  Had 20 carries in 12 of 13 games in 2009
  • Tremendous vision and patience
  • Plays faster than his 40 time
  • Strong and tough
  • Heisman runner up
   

Weaknesses

  • His receiving skills remain an unknown as he caught just 24 passes the past two years
  • Lacks breakaway speed and there are concerns about his ability to get outside in the NFL
  • An average blocker
  • Had a knee injury early in his college career

News

Fantasy Football Week 15 Running Back Rankings - Dec 18 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 14 Running Back Rankings - Dec 9 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 13 Running Back Rankings - Dec 1 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 12 Running Back Rankings - Nov 24 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 6 Running Back Rankings - Oct 13 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 5 Runningbacks Rankings - Oct 7 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football 101: 2011 Runningback Rankings - Aug 23 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football 101: 2011 Runningback Rankings - Aug 23 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy 101: Week 13 Pickups and Other Quick Hits - Nov 28 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Running Back Rankings #41- 60 - Jul 9 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Running Back Rankings #1 - 20 - Jul 9 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football's Top 12 Players for 2010 - Jun 27 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft Grades: NFC North - May 1 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Dan Wernery Plays GM for AFC Teams - Apr 6 (Dan Wernery)
2010 NFL Draft: The Fire & Ice Report - Quarterbacks Not Named Bradford Falling - Mar 18 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: QB, RB, and WR - Feb 28 (Chris Maier)
2009-10 Bowl Game Preview: Sun Bowl - Dec 29 (Dan Wernery)
Feeling a Draft: CJ Spiller Stepping to the Front of the RB Class - Nov 10 (Chris Maier)
Conference Previews:PAC-10 - Aug 9 (Josh Moellman)

Mock Draft Results

2012 Fantasy Studs

QBDrew BreesNO364.58
RBAdrian PetersonMIN307.40
WRCalvin JohnsonDET220.40
TEJimmy GrahamNO152.20
KBlair WalshMIN168.00
DEFChicago BearsCHI226.00
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