Javian Hawkins RB Louisville Draft Profile

Strengths

• Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a runner, following pulling guards and makes good decisions on his cut.
• Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and patience to pick through defenses.
• A balanced runner with good combination of wiggle and lower body strength. Possesses above average initial burst with natural explosion and start-and- stop ability to make guys miss - can turn on the jets in a flash.
• Quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. He has solid hands and body control and is a reliable receiver.
• Possesses agile feet with the patience, balance and vision to sidestep and elude defenders - nice job following his blocks and working well in tight areas. Physical at the point of attack and keeps his feet moving

Weaknesses

• Does not always read blocks behind pulling guards. May not be big enough to move piles at the next level and has a tendency to bury his head too soon.
• Offers little in pass protection and poor technique cut blocking, fails to do more than slow down blitzers by laying down in front of them.
• Has a lean frame and lacks ideal bulk or muscle for the position. Doesn't have great strength, lacking a power element to his game to break many tackles.
• Not elite in his vision or strength, he has enough all-around game to be a three-down player at the next level
• Lacks size to be a true power back, will not move piles at the next level.

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