NFLDraft101: Joe McKnight (USC) NFL Draft Scouting Report

Joe McKnight
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Running Backs

USC


College Position: Running Backs
School: USC
Grade: Junior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190
Birthdate: 04-16-1988
Draft Projection: Third
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Running Backs (6)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the New York Jets in the 4th round with the #14 pick.
Speed back who should be a nice complement to Shonn Greene. Selection led to Leon Washington trade.

Strengths

  • A poor man's Reggie Bush
  • Good acceleration and can cut on a dime
  • A dynamic play-maker who is dangerous on the outside and in the open field
  • A good receiver out of the backfield
 

Weaknesses

  • Does not run well between the tackles
  • Has never lived up to the hype of being the #1 recruit in the country
  • Not as fast as his reputation.  More quick than fast
  • Was never a full-time back and did not have more than 20 carries in a game at USC 
  • Nagging injuries kept him from maximizing his potential at USC leading to durability concerns

News

2010 Pre-Season All Offensive Rookie Team - Aug 4 (Dan Wernery)
2010 NFL Draft Grades: AFC East - Apr 28 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: All-Overrated and All-Underrated Team - Offense - Apr 17 (Chris Maier)
Raul Colon's 2010 NFL Mock Draft - Post Combine - Mar 7 (Raul Colon)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: QB, RB, and WR - Feb 28 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft - Unofficial Declared Underclassmen List - Jan 15 (Chris Maier)
Conference Previews:PAC-10 - Aug 9 (Josh Moellman)
The Seven Step Drop: Upsets Abound As Conference Play Begins - Sep 30 (Chris Maier)

Mock Draft Results

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