RB 16
Noah Whittington
Oregon
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 205 lbs
Class: Senior
Report by:
Greg Armstrong
Measurables
Physical
Height
5'8"
Weight
205 lbs
Arm Length
29 1/8 in
Hand Size
8 1/4 in
Traits
offense
Power Runner
Trait Prototype: Najee Harris
special_teams
Return Specialist
Trait Prototype: Kevontae Turpin
Summary
Strengths
Special teams returner
Fall forward runner
Willing in pass pro
Weaknesses
East-West speed
25 year old rookie
Inconsistent hands
Final Report
Whittington is smaller in stature but is a punishing, down hill rusher. A 3 year starter at Oregon, he's shown productivity in the run game and as a special teams returner (averaged 25 yards per kick return over the last 2 seasons on 14 returns). He's willing in pass pro and will fight like hell against any size defender. As a rusher, he's decisive and plays a physical brand of football. He's good for picking up extra yards playing behind his pads and embracing contact. He lacks the east-west speed to get around the edge and does struggle with focus drops as a receiver, which will make it difficult to provide a third down back presence. He will be a 25 year old rookie but his special teams history should give him a crack at a roster spot.