re: Mel Kiper's Biggest Freaks in the 2014 Draft

I don't want to turn this into a pissing match about Jerick McKinnon, but any new RB coming in has to learn the routes out of the backfield. As far as catching, he played QB, RB, DB, and kick returner in college. I would venture to guess he would not have a problem catching the ball out or learning quickly how to catch out of the backfield. He looked pretty coordinated at the combine catching balls.

No one is suggesting blowing an early pick on the dude. But you don't teach athleticism like this guy possesses. I mean, Jimmy Graham was "extremely raw". With all the talk of Dri Archer coming here, this guy is basically the same speed except he's 40 lbs heavier, more explosive, and a lot stronger.

Pass catching at the combine @ :18

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McKinnon was used in a variety of roles at GSU, starring at quarterback, slotback, fullback, defensive back and kick returner over his career. Used primarily as an option quarterback for the Eagles, he rushed for 3,899 yards and 42 touchdowns over his collegiate career and fared well against FBS competition, including running for 109 yards and two touchdowns against Georgia in 2012 and another 125 yards and the game-winning touchdown as a slotback to shock Florida last year. Numerous players have successfully changed positions in the NFL and McKinnon appears to possess the frame, toughness and work ethic to handle the move. He is a fluid, well-built athlete who - like his former teammate - could earn a surprisingly high grade on draft weekend due to his upside.

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