Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB Kentucky | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB Kentucky
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.52 seconds (64%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.2 DOB: 09/26/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.52 seconds (64%*) | |
| Age: 24.2 DOB: 09/26/2000 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 80.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| Rushing: |
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88% |
| Break Tackles: |
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82% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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57% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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52% |
| Run Blocking: |
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65% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#180
Position rank:
#18
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| College Games: 44 College Snaps: 1306 | ||
ESPN RATING: 70/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#694
Pos Rank:
#110
State Rank:
#148
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 84/100
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| Ovr Rank: #1156 Pos Rank: #64 | ||
Drafted: ROUND: 6 - Pick Number: 193 (WSH)
Draft Profile: Bio
Chris Rodriguez Jr. from Ola High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Rodriguez Jr. joined Kentucky.In 2018 as a freshman Rodriguez Jr. saw action in just 2 games for the Wildcats as he ran for just 43 yards on 2 attempts for an outstanding 21.5 yards per carry, with no TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made no receptions for no yards.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played 12 games. and rushed for 533 yards on 71 carries for an outstanding 7.5 ypc, with 6 TDs, with 2 fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in just one reception for 6 yards.
In 2020 as a junior Rodriguez Jr. saw action in 9 games for the Wildcats. He ran for 785 yards on 119 attempts for an outstanding 6.6 ypc, with 11 TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made just one reception for 12 yards.
As a senior in 2021 he played in 13 games and ran for an outstanding 1377 yards on 224 carries for an outstanding average of 6.1 ypc, with 9 TDs, with 6 fumbles. In the passing game he had 13 receptions for an outstanding 61 yards.
As a fifth year senior in 2022 he played in 8 games and ran for 904 yards on 175 carries for an excellent average of 5.2 ypc, with 6 TDs, with one fumble. In the passing game he had 5 receptions for 41 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when Rodriguez finds a seam.
- A big back with very good feet. He’s a decisive runner with good vision; he’ll locate his hole and get through it more quickly than you’d expect considering his size.
- Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge.
- Rodriguez brings a nice blend of size, speed and power. His best attribute is his relentlessness; he consistently thrashes through tacklers to turn minimal gains into long ones.
- He shows very good balance between the tackles, running behind his pads and packing the power to move a pile. Rodriguez shows good vision and can exploit cut-back lanes.
- Fights for extra yardage and is reliable in short-yardage situations.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Rodriguez really isn’t a guy who will create a lot of separation.
- He’s more of a cut blocker in pass protection as opposed to a guy who will stick his face in against the blitz, although that is a correctable flaw.
- Rodriguez can sometimes be impatient, not allowing his blocks to set up, a nuance required for backs to last a decade-plus.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Chris Rodriguez Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
187.1
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
25.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.