Quote:I see Demarco Murray. Big, upright runner with solid speed. Not an overly physical runner but big and strong enough to brake tackles and fall forward for extra yards.

 

I was recently looking through the DraftNasty 2015 Draft Manuel magazine that Corey Chavous puts out.  Chavous also compared T.J. Yeldon to Demarco Murray.  

 

The following is part of what appears on page 21 of the DraftNasty publication.  I'll highlight it in bold:

 

Even though he's an upright runner,  TJ has enough upper body strength and strives to keep his shoulder pads north-south in-between the tackles.   Like Murray,  he's also been a fine factor on designed screens and pass patterns out of the backfield.  Now this type of running style leaves you susceptible to shots in the box and it also can lead to injury.   These are two things that have challenged Yeldon through his career. 

 

When thinking about the Jaguars decision to draft Yeldon at pick # 36 compared to other RBs available,  in looking at the decision in hindsight it probably shouldn't have been surprising.  Especially,  considering the Jags made a strong effort to sign Murray as an UFA back in March.  

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