NFLDraft101: James Starks (Buffalo) NFL Draft Scouting Report

James Starks
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Running Backs

Buffalo


College Position: Running Backs
School: Buffalo
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 211
Birthdate: 02-25-1986
Draft Projection: Fourth
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Running Backs (9)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Green Bay Packers in the 6th round with the #24 pick.
Dual threat back who had 1,694 rushing/receiving yards in 2008. Missed 2009 with a labral tear.

Strengths

  • Tremendously productive including 1,694 rushing/receiving yards in 2008
  • Above average receiver out of the backfield (52 catches in 2008)
  • Dual threat who can beat you on the ground or through the air
  • Good combination of size and speed
  • Physical runner who can run inside and out

Weaknesses

  • Age.  Will be 24 when the NFL season starts and has a lot of mileage on his tires after carrying a heavy load at Buffalo (324 touches as a junior)
  • Medical risk - Shoulder injury (labral tear) cost him his senior season
  • Has some ball security issues

News

Fantasy Football Week 16 Running Back Rankings - Dec 24 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
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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 101: To Start or To Sit Week 11 - Nov 17 (Dan Carey)
Fantasy Football Week 11 Running Back Rankings - Nov 17 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 10 Running Back Rankings - Nov 11 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 9 Running Back Rankings - Nov 6 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football 101: To Start or To Sit Week 7 - Oct 22 (Dan Carey)
Fantasy Football Week 7 Running Back Rankings - Oct 20 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football 101: To Start or To Sit - Oct 14 (Dan Carey)
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 Week 4 Runningback Rankings - Sep 29 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football Week 3 Runningback Rankings - Sep 24 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football Week 2 Runningback Rankings - Sep 15 (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 14 Pickups and Other Quick Hits - Dec 6 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Week 8 Pickups and Other Quick Hits - Oct 24 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Week 7 Pickups and Other Quick Hits - Oct 17 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: Week Three Quick Hits - Sep 26 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Sleepers - Aug 1 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Running Back Rankings #41- 60 - Jul 9 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft Grades: NFC North - May 1 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Green Bay Packers Draft Grade - Apr 25 (Raul Colon)
2010 NFL Draft: Late Round Gems - Apr 25 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: All-Overrated and All-Underrated Team - Offense - Apr 17 (Chris Maier)
Pro Day Re-Cap: March 3rd - March 12th - Mar 13 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: QB, RB, and WR - Feb 28 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Top 10 RB Prospects - Jun 13 (Dan Wernery)

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