You know....he averaged like 5.5 ypc, can catch out of the backfield out of a poor OL. At one point and time, what is the difference between him and Joseph Addai in terms of raw talent?
Mexi Buc, coming out of a big program like FSU, Leon Washington is well known. He never took it to the next level but we've seen a lot of him and he's more of a playmaker then Ced Houston. but, okay, whatever you say.
SAYS THAT LAST YEAR HE WOuld have been second round value. Reason hes slipped is poor offensive line at Florida state. Last year averaged 7 ypc
If Adrian Jones can't do it then we will get someone else next year. This is a rebuilding year. We have D'brick, Moore, Mangold and Kendall. That's a pretty good line.
What I love about the pick is that when he gets in the open field he can run away from defenders. Guess what? With D Brick and Mangold getiing him in the open field may be a common occurance.....
Sounds good: "This year's NFL draft is filled with talented running backs who are undersized, and Washington is certainly one of them. While not as productive as many of the other backs in the field, Washington has as much speed as almost any and has a versatility that few can match. Washington excels in almost every situation, whether it's being a primary ball-carrier, receiver, returner, or blocker. His small stature is obviously a drawback, but there have been NFL backs with the same profile and physical package who have become very productive as pros. What sets Washington apart is his well-roundedness and hard-working attitude. He's a high-character player who will be an asset in any system. He could stand to add a little more second effort after first contact by tacklers, but that's one of the few drawbacks in his game. It's a stretch to see him winning a starting job unless he adds some bulk, power, and a little more aggression to his game but Washington will be an asset to his team regardless, possibly in several roles. "
They both show alot of LEADERSHIP QUALITIES with crazy skill and abilities to shake tackles combined with 4.4 speed. They both also step up when their teams have needed it the most.
There is no statistic. It all depends on the how well the player translates to the NFL and how much he is willing to work.
there isnt. i been touting this guy since he entered the draft. he will be better pro/w a oline than a cfb
Leon is going to step up with a real O-Line.... I thought he was awesome @ FSU but damn.... now he will have a Line to protect him.
True you never know but atleast he gives us a chance for hope. Washington is an awesome player that ran behind a very bad line at FSU he was a MVP of the Gator bowl I think. Im loving these picks. PS Villmatic is going to hate it but Ima say it anyway, MORT LOVED THE PICK.
He had 195 yards rushing on only 12 carries in the Gator Bowl victory over WV. He was named MVP in that game.
Notebook: Uncovering the underrated April 14, 2006 By Pete Prisco CBS SportsLine.com Senior Writer Tell Pete your opinion! The scouts all talk about his size. They wonder if Florida State running back Leon Washington is big enough. At 5-8, 204 pounds, Washington has heard that type of talk for much of his college career and even before that, and he expected it as he readies to enter the NFL. So what's he say to the doubters? "My answer to that is to look at all the great backs there have been in the National Football League," Washington said. "A lot of those guys weren't much bigger than 5-9. Look at Emmitt Smith. Look at Barry Sanders. Look at Thurman Thomas. They all did a good job of hiding themselves when they ran. I can do that, too." Washington also has the speed. He ran 4.42 in the 40 at the scouting combine, but he has run under 4.3 when he was younger and lighter. That's the kind of speed that makes defensive coordinators hold their breath every time he touches the ball. It's that speed, plus his ability to make people miss, that makes him the headliner of this year's CBS SportsLine.com Better-Than Team. The team consists of players that I think are being undervalued by the league scouts, thus the Better-Than name. Washington is being told by many teams that he'll likely be a fourth-round pick. A wise team in need of an elusive back and return man would be smart to take him earlier than that. He will be a playmaker. "Most teams are telling me I will be a third-down back and return man," Washington said. "That's fine. I just need to get into the league. But I know I could handle 20 carries a game. I just need the chance." The carries didn't come as much as he would have liked last year at FSU. Washington entered the season as one of the top-ranked backs by the scouting services. But a so-so senior year in which he missed two games with an ankle injury caused his stock to plummet. He also split time with Lorenzo Booker, plus the FSU running game wasn't too good for much of the season. As a result, Washington isn't even listed among the top 10 backs in this draft on most lists. "It was tough being the competitor that I am not getting the ball as much as I would have liked," Washington said. "It didn't work out, but that's okay. None of us carried it as much as we would have liked." Anyone who doubts his ability should pop in his tape from the Seminoles' Gator Bowl victory over West Virginia after the 2004 season. Washington carried 12 times for 195 yards, his 16.3 average a single-game high for an FSU back. That game showed the type of big-play speed he possesses. Washington is also the only player in FSU history -- which is saying something -- to score touchdowns five different ways. He ran for one, caught one, scored on a kick return and a punt return and recovered a fumble for another. "That's the kind of player I am," Washington said. "You tell all the teams out there that I can help on special teams, too. That fumble recovery came when I was covering a punt." But that's not the real value of this player. It's his home-run speed, speed that should make his size irrelevant. MAYBE THAT FOOL PRISCO WILL UP OUR GRADE A NOTCH
