Seastrunk is the top back coming out, catch him if you can

Seastrunk is too talented for an NFL coach not to do several things:

- Pack on 5-7 pounds of muscle - playing weight by year 2 of 208

- Teach him how to pass protect - it really isn't rocket science, read and react, he already does that running

- Teach him how to catch standing still in the flat, receive ball, turn, run - running backs rarely have to run complicated patterns or catch at full speed, it's not hard to catch screens

Seastrunk ran a 4.46 at his Pro Day and a 6.81 3-cone so any doubts about his quicks and speed are gone. He runs with more explosion than Mason, I like Mason as a good NFL player, I like Seastrunk as the next Marshall Faulk.

bmxholden1 said:

Teach him how to pass protect - it really isn't rocket science, read and react, he already does that running

- Teach him how to catch standing still in the flat, receive ball, turn, run - running backs rarely have to run complicated patterns or catch at full speed, it's not hard to catch screens

Funny you bring this up again and act like any 5yr old can learn to pass protect and catch.. If it was as simple as you're making it there wouldn't be tons of talented RBs who sat because they can't do one or the other.

The fact that at 20+ years old the dude that's been playing football his whole life still can't catch a fb tells me he ain't gonna learn in the next year.

Ask David Wilson how easy it was for him to pass protect, its not just something they learn overnight.

Fair enough, but I think it is teachable with the right teacher - just ask Montee Ball if you can't teach a twenty-something a new trick. Point is, it is teachable if the guy is even remotely cerebral, so a team would have to be convinced he can't be taught to pass up on that talent. Willing to bet he scored higher than CJ on the Wonderlic!

bmxholden1 said:

Fair enough, but I think it is teachable with the right teacher - just ask Montee Ball if you can't teach a twenty-something a new trick. Point is, it is teachable if the guy is even remotely cerebral, so a team would have to be convinced he can't be taught to pass up on that talent. Willing to bet he scored higher than CJ on the Wonderlic!

Having Manning tell you who to block helps more then most rbs will ever have

I see a ton of Felix Jones in Seastrunk as far as running skill set(but Jones could catch, Seasrtrunk can't)... and I was super high on Jones... won't bite again. Granted Jones was a sneeze away from injury...

I will say, just like Felix, Seastrunk has superb long speed. I can see him perhaps making a name for himself as a kick returner.

career ceiling: change of pace back 8-10 carries a game
career floor: 5-8 snaps a game... since he can't catch and pass pro

I thought Seastrunk had a a bad 40? I thought he was much more agile than fast?

I just saw Seastrunk go 2.6 in a 14-tem league. 20th overall. He's better than that I think. Situational runner thou- definitely has another gear that gets there in a hurry. Landing spot could be huge for him.

LukeB5301 said:

Sorry man but you really need to stop putting so much stock into measurables and combine #s.. If you can't pass protect or catch you won't be a 3 down back..

You say "anyone can learn to catch 5 yard passes"... If it were only that easy..

P.s. Crowell is the top back :)

I thought your #1 RB was Sankey? I could be wrong, but if I'm not, I'd like to know why Crowell is your new #1 and where you have Sankey ranked. I know this is a little off topic, but I enjoy Luke's perspective on things. Thanks.

CARramrod958 said:

LukeB5301 said:

Sorry man but you really need to stop putting so much stock into measurables and combine #s.. If you can't pass protect or catch you won't be a 3 down back..

You say "anyone can learn to catch 5 yard passes"... If it were only that easy..

P.s. Crowell is the top back :)

I thought your #1 RB was Sankey? I could be wrong, but if I'm not, I'd like to know why Crowell is your new #1 and where you have Sankey ranked. I know this is a little off topic, but I enjoy Luke's perspective on things. Thanks.

And The @lukeb5301 fan club keeps growing

https://draftcalc.com/forums/discussion/16104/my-2014-rookie-ranks/p1

CARramrod958 said:

LukeB5301 said:

Sorry man but you really need to stop putting so much stock into measurables and combine #s.. If you can't pass protect or catch you won't be a 3 down back..

You say "anyone can learn to catch 5 yard passes"... If it were only that easy..

P.s. Crowell is the top back :)

I thought your #1 RB was Sankey? I could be wrong, but if I'm not, I'd like to know why Crowell is your new #1 and where you have Sankey ranked. I know this is a little off topic, but I enjoy Luke's perspective on things. Thanks.

Thanks for sharing that link. Obviously I was/am confused!

The NFL is a league of details, especially for the running back. Pass-blocking is one of those overlooked aspects of earning playing time on a pro field, and is one of the skills Seastrunk hasn’t developed enough yet.

CARramrod958 said:

Thanks for sharing that link. Obviously I was/am confused!

Thanks @dunlap13

And @carramrod958

You're not confused, Sankey was my #1 but I didn't finish looking at everyone at the time. I also need to update the rb/WR rankings just haven't got around to it.

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