Scouting Report: Strengths

• Ali keeps his pads low and consistently falls forward. Unlike most backs his size, Ali has the lateral movement and stop-start ability to make defenders whiff. He has breakaway speed in the open field.
• He’s capable as a receiver, a weapon on swing passes and in the screen game.
• He accelerates 0-to-60 and hits top speed fast enough to outrun angles. He’s also flexible and agile, able to keep the pedal to the floor as he turns and weaves.
• 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.
• He often thrived in the screen game, transitioning upfield quickly and showing a knack for following his blocks. Ali has the size and strength to pass protect.
• Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very good feel as an inside and outside runner with above average vision to make sharp cuts - good patience· and footwork to pick through defenses.