NFLDraft101: Shawnbrey McNeal (SMU) NFL Draft Scouting Report

Shawnbrey McNeal
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Running Backs

SMU


College Position: Running Backs
School: SMU
Grade: Junior
Height: 5-10
Weight: 190
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Sixth
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Running Backs (12)

Strengths

  • Scat back who has value as a 3rd down back, return or speed back in a two back system
  • Good speed, acceleration and burst
  • Elusive in the open field
  • Natural receiver who caught 31 passes in 2009
  • First 1,000 yard rusher June Jones has ever coached
  • Good sleeper back who could fill a role in the right system

Weaknesses

  • More quick than fast - 40 time is in the 4.45-4.55 range
  • Too small to be an every down back
  • Not a good interior runner
  • Poor pass blocker
  • Has skills to be a good returner but minimal experience at the position

News

2010 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: QB, RB, and WR - Feb 28 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Pre-Combine Sleepers - Offense - Feb 13 (Chris Maier)

Mock Draft Results

Mock Draft DateRoundPickTeamDraft
Apr 5630Minnesota VikingsNFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft - Early April
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