Jahvid Best
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Running Backs

California

College Position:	Running Backs
School:	California
Grade:	Junior
Height:	5-10
Weight:	195
Birthdate:	01-30-1989
Draft Projection:	Second
Overall Rank:	42
NFL Draft Position (Rank):	Running Backs (3)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Detroit Lions in the 1st round with the #30 pick.

Jahvid Best is an athletic back who is big play threat as a rusher and receiver who fills the Lions need for a running back with Kevin Smith coming off knee surgery. Jim Schwartz is hoping to catch lightning in a bottle with Best similar to the Titans drafting of Chris Johnson in 2008. Expect Best to lineup at both running back and wide receiver to take advantage of his versatility and create mismatches. He needs to prove his concussion issues are behind him but he provides another playmaker on the offensive side of the football for an offense on the verge of breaking through.

Strengths

One of the fastest players in the draft. Elite acceleration, burst and breakaway speed
Decent inside runner for a guy his size
A threat in the passing game. Displays good hands and route running ability
Dangerous runner in the open field
Displays good vision and balance

Weaknesses

Has had multiple concussions at Cal making him a medical risk
Has dominated subpar competition but has struggled to carry his team in the big games
Poor pass blocker
Does not project as an every down back. Had 20+ carries just three times in his college career

News

Mock Draft Results

Mock Draft Date	Round	Pick	Team	Draft
Apr 21	2	24	Green Bay Packers	Chris Maier Mock Draft - Final
Apr 19	2	20	Pittsburgh Steelers	Dan Wernery Mock Draft - Final Mock Draft
Apr 13	2	2	Detroit Lions	Chris Maier Mock Draft - Post Pro Days
Apr 5	2	15	New England Patriots	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft - Early April
Mar 31	3	2	Detroit Lions	Doug Lancy Mock Draft - Late March Update
Mar 22	2	20	Pittsburgh Steelers	Chris Maier Mock Draft - Late March Update
Mar 15	2	21	New England Patriots	Dan Wernery Mock Draft - What if Bradford is not selected #1 overall?
Mar 8	2	20	Pittsburgh Steelers	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft - Post - Scouting Combine
Feb 21	3	2	Detroit Lions	Chris Maier Mock Draft - Pre-Scouting Combine
Feb 15	2	21	New England Patriots	Dan Wernery Mock Draft - Post Super Bowl Mock Draft
Feb 9	2	24	Green Bay Packers	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft - Post Senior Bowl Mock Draft
Jan 27	2	21	New England Patriots	Doug Lancy Mock Draft - Pre-Senior Bowl
Jan 11	1	31	New Orleans Saints	Dan Wernery Mock Draft - 1st Mock Draft of 2010
Dec 14	2	4	Cleveland Browns	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft - Pre Bowl Games
Nov 29	2	3	Cleveland Browns	Chris Maier Mock Draft - Post Thanksgiving
Oct 25	1	29	Seattle Seahawks	Dan Wernery Mock Draft - Mid-Season
Sep 30	1	21	New England Patriots	Chris Maier Mock Draft - An Early Look

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