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Text Box: RB Rank 1 Rating 1.0 JUNIOR Darren McFadden Ht: 6-2 Wt: 215  Statistics 2007 Set a new Arkansas single season record with 1,830 yards on 325 attempts, 5.63 YPC, 16 TDs. Led the SEC and finished fourth nationally averaging 140.7 rushing yards per game. Also, had 21receptions for 164 yards, and one TD. Completed 6 of 11 passes for 123 yards, 4 TDs. 1st Team All-America. 1st Team All-SEC. Heisman Trophy runner-up for the second consecutive year. 2006 Heisman Trophy runner-up, Doak Walker Award winner, consensus 1st Team All-American. Amassed 1,647 yards on 284 attempts, averaged 5.8 YPC and scored 14 touchdowns. Caught 11 passes for 141 yards, 1TD. Averaged 26.2 yards on 10 kick returns, 1 TD. 2005 He burst onto the scene with 1,113 yards on 176 carries, (6.3 YPC), scored 11 touchdowns. 14 receptions for 52 yards. He averaged 29 yards on 12 kickoff returns. He averaged over 137 yards per game in the process gaining consensus Freshman All-America honors. Analysis McFadden possesses a rare combination of size, speed and strength. He has produced outstanding results against top notch competition despite the Hogs lack of a strong vertical passing attack. He has the ability to outrun or run over defenders. His explosion, acceleration and vision are in the elite category. He shows patience waiting for blocks to develop, is decisive in his cuts, and displays great balance after contact. From a durability standpoint he has benefited from sharing carries with Felix Jones and Peyton Hillis. Unlike many other top running back prospects, he has not been worn down. Like most featured backs, he will need work on his pass blocking technique. He is an effective receiver out of the backfield, has the ability to return kicks, and even play QB on short yardage and goal-line situations. McFadden is a hard worker, team leader and academically sound. He rushed for 4,871 yards and averaged nearly 10 yards per carry at Pulaski Oak Grove HS in Arkansas where he also starred in baseball and track. I expect McFaddens’ impact to be comparable to Adrian Petersons’ accomplishments as a rookie. On April 26th, McFadden will deservedly be the most sought after running back to come out of the SEC Conference since Bo Jackson.

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