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I've heard some posters on here putting down Pittman. The profile that the Sporting News does on him makes him sound like a pretty good fit for the Packers offense. He might be available when the Packers pick in the 2nd round. I'm wondering what the knock against him is.
Antonio Pittman
RB, Ohio State
War Room analysis
Inside running: Has deceptive strength to absorb hard hits and keep on going. Shows agility and balance to run though arm tackles, and gains good yardage after contact. Is surprisingly productive between the tackles. Grade: 8.0
Outside running: Shows a deceptive burst to reach the corner and bounce runs outside. Is patient; follows blockers well and makes quick, sharp cuts on the edge. Runs through tackles with the quickness to elude would-be tacklers. Grade: 8.0
Blocking: Gives a solid effort, but shows raw technique. Struggles to eliminate his man. Is strong, but must bend knees and execute better to improve in pass protection. Grade: 5.5
Hands/routes: Shows good hands, and is dangerous after the catch, using quickness, instincts, speed and strength. Must improve route-running skills; has been used more as a safety valve than as a downfield receiver. Grade: 7.0
Durability: Despite lacking ideal bulk/size, plays tougher and stronger than expected. Runs hard on every snap, and is durable. Likely will add weight to become even stronger and more durable. Grade: 7.5
Bottom line: Pittman has rare athleticism and underrated toughness, but his thin frame might cause him to slip from where he should be drafted, somewhere between late Round 1 and early Round 2. Once he bulks up and improves as a pass blocker, he projects as fine all-around back.
Career statistics
Rushing Receiving
Team Att. Yds. Avg. TD Att./TD Rec. Yds. Avg. TD
'04 Ohio St. 72 403 5.6 1 72.0 6 26 4.3 0
'05 Ohio St. 243 1360 5.6 7 34.7 17 161 9.5 0
'06 Ohio St. 242 1275 5.3 14 17.3 14 127 9.1 0
Totals
Antonio Pittman
RB, Ohio State
War Room analysis
Inside running: Has deceptive strength to absorb hard hits and keep on going. Shows agility and balance to run though arm tackles, and gains good yardage after contact. Is surprisingly productive between the tackles. Grade: 8.0
Outside running: Shows a deceptive burst to reach the corner and bounce runs outside. Is patient; follows blockers well and makes quick, sharp cuts on the edge. Runs through tackles with the quickness to elude would-be tacklers. Grade: 8.0
Blocking: Gives a solid effort, but shows raw technique. Struggles to eliminate his man. Is strong, but must bend knees and execute better to improve in pass protection. Grade: 5.5
Hands/routes: Shows good hands, and is dangerous after the catch, using quickness, instincts, speed and strength. Must improve route-running skills; has been used more as a safety valve than as a downfield receiver. Grade: 7.0
Durability: Despite lacking ideal bulk/size, plays tougher and stronger than expected. Runs hard on every snap, and is durable. Likely will add weight to become even stronger and more durable. Grade: 7.5
Bottom line: Pittman has rare athleticism and underrated toughness, but his thin frame might cause him to slip from where he should be drafted, somewhere between late Round 1 and early Round 2. Once he bulks up and improves as a pass blocker, he projects as fine all-around back.
Career statistics
Rushing Receiving
Team Att. Yds. Avg. TD Att./TD Rec. Yds. Avg. TD
'04 Ohio St. 72 403 5.6 1 72.0 6 26 4.3 0
'05 Ohio St. 243 1360 5.6 7 34.7 17 161 9.5 0
'06 Ohio St. 242 1275 5.3 14 17.3 14 127 9.1 0
Totals
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