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**Jags02** · 05-04-2019, 12:28 PM

Last, but certainly not least...

Ryquell Armstead, Temple - Rookie, 5' 11 1/4", 220 lb, 23 years old (cannot locate birthday), from Millville, NJ (Millville HS)

Ryquell caught the eye of college recruiters during his senior season of HS when he posted 1488 yards and 18 TDs including one game when he rushed for a mind-blowing 337 yards. He backed up over his first two years at Temple eventually taking over as the starter during his Junior season, but it was his senior season when he was known to "TOTE THE RYQ" as the Owl's feature back. This past year he posted 1098 rushing yards on 210 carried (5.2 ypc) and 13 TDs (plus 8 catches for 52 yards and a 6.5 avg) including a season-high at Houston saw him recording 210 yards and 6 TDs. Armstead impressed not only with his ability to rush but also with his ability to pass block and play Special Teams, which he deems his "specialty." The one area he's marked as lacking is receiving, but he'll tell you he can catch but was just not thrown to much. Ryquell runs hard and fast on the field with a running style that I can only describe as a blend between Fournette and MJD. I see traits of both in Ryquell including decent speed given his 4.45 40-yard dash and 1.50 10-yard split at the combine along with posting 22 reps on the bench. Much like Jones-Drew when he played for Jacksonville, Ryquell runs with determination and rarely ever took a loss when rushing.

The Jaguars selected Ryquell Armstead in the 5th round at no 140 overall, and he's quickly become a fan favorite. Typically ranked among the top 15 RBs this year, a few draftniks after watching film have placed him among the top 5. Like Fournette and Jones-Drew he runs with power but lacks some of the more finesse lateral agility that top RBs such as Fred Taylor are known for. That said, this type of runner fits the Jaguars power running mentality, and it's fairly safe to say that he's clinched a roster spot and at some point should take over as the #2 RB. It's more a matter of when than if.

Be sure to watch his college highlights...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEPBiKHh0MQ

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