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Gerhart posts top RB Wonderlic score

Stanford standout scores a 30 on the infamous exam. Joe Fortenbaugh

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It looks like that Stanford education is already starting to pay dividends for running back Toby Gerhart.

The Heisman Trophy finalist—who led the country in rushing yards (1,871) and touchdowns (28) in 2009—brought home the top score in the Wonderlic exam among this year’s running back class with a 30, according to a league source.

The Wonderlic test is a 12-minute, 50 question exam aimed at evaluating a prospect’s problem-solving abilities.

There has been much debate (especially from our readers) as to whether or not the test has any real significance in determining how a college football player will perform at the next level.

Some of the other top performers among the running backs include BYU’s Manase Tonga (29), LSU’s Charles Scott (26), Tennessee’s Montario Hardesty (25), Mississippi State’s Anthony Dixon (25) and North Dakota State’s Pat Paschall (25).

Rounding out the bottom of the class was Clemson’s C.J. Spiller, who scored a 10.

Other Notable Scores

Jahvid Best (California): 24
LeGarrette Blount (Oregon): 16
Jonathan Dwyer (Georgia Tech): 17
Ryan Mathews (Fresno State): 16
Dexter McCluster (Ole Miss): 18

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Snake Plissken
Mar 15, 2010
04:14 PM

Wow. Spiller is a great back but he's the intellectual equivalent of my George Foreman Grill.

meateater
Mar 15, 2010
04:14 PM

I could see an argument that a high wonderlic is a good thing for a QB, but what possible relevance does it have for a RB? A RB basically has to know four things. Is it a run or a pass, if it's a run does he go right or left, if its a pass, is he a receiver or blocker. That's pretty much it.

Certainly there are tests that might be useful for RBs, eg spatial recognition, reaction time, ability to withstand a sledgehammer blow to the head. Not wonderlic though.

mouthbreather
Mar 15, 2010
04:40 PM

I'm sure Chris Johnson really lit up that Wonderlic test too. Speed, agility and instincts are all that matter in for tailbacks.

StudStables
Mar 15, 2010
04:45 PM

CJ3 got a 10 the first time, then a 25, go figure.
12 minutes is tough on that thing. 50 ques in 12 min is tough for anyone.

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Mar 15, 2010
07:13 PM

Who will be voted most likely to win at game show contestant?

Sirscorps
Mar 15, 2010
11:51 PM

Is former Bengal, Pat McNally or whatever his last name is, still the only player to Ace the test?

I think former Packer, RB/Brent Fullwood, got an 8 or 6 on the test.

Why is the NFL dumb & let players re-take the test since the obvious thing to happen is letting the players study for it & get a higher score about 10x out of 10? Can someone answer that question? And have they always let players take it twice if they want?

Legalfee
Mar 16, 2010
01:01 PM

Spiller had a 3.2 GPA at Clemson. Makes you wonder about their academics?

Edumacation
Mar 16, 2010
04:52 PM

Really no surprise about CJ. He's as dumb as they come.

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Mar 16, 2010
05:04 PM

Reggie Bush looks like a saint compared to Lake House Spiller. Someone should look into his girlfriend and kid that lived on the lake. ; )

pDog
Mar 16, 2010
06:18 PM

I heard about that lake house too Clemson graduates idiots.

pDog
Mar 16, 2010
06:18 PM

I heard about that lake house too Clemson graduates idiots.

Bob
Mar 17, 2010
04:39 PM

Great; Spiller can be my 1st round pick, and Gerhart can do my taxes.

Ed
Mar 17, 2010
04:52 PM

This test means nothing for anyone who doesn't play QB.

Ed
Mar 17, 2010
04:54 PM

This test means nothing for anyone who doesn't play QB.

Jimmy
Mar 17, 2010
04:56 PM

You should be talking more about the new set of wheels bama gave Julio Jones.

Mike J
Mar 18, 2010
03:17 PM

Did I just read that Eric Decker got a 43??

I saw some sample questions from this test; things like: 2 1 1/2 1/4 ?
Of course, these ARE GenYers.

Bennett GB
Mar 18, 2010
08:25 PM

Javon Walker scored 4, if memory serves me correctly.

I asked Andrew Brandt if he could confirm (due to his time at the Packers) that JV was, in fact, borderline retarded.
Perhaps diplomatically, he didn't answer. Perhaps he didn't see it.

Trent Kyben
Mar 21, 2010
12:23 AM

The guys with the low scores in fact do have problems paying attention in meetings and in learning different systems. This has been known for years but is not spoken about. Some of the reasons are quite obvious. Gerhart and other pale players being slotted and/or ignored no matter how well they do at the combine(s) or in other areas is also obvious much of time, but not reported on. The whole system is a mess. Made that way by social schemers and shysters outside of sports. It's a real shame.

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Mar 25, 2010
08:26 AM

spiller is the best player in the draft. and he will be making millions. make fun of him cause he didnt score the highest he will be counting that money that you dont got

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Mar 29, 2010
02:01 PM

Stanford educated white RB and The Heisman Trophy finalist—who led the country in rushing yards (1,871) and touchdowns (28) in 2009 is the smartest? Who could have seen this one? Wonder where he will be drafted? I bet you he will not be spending his money like a fool. Congrats Toby on being both intelligent and physically gifted. You will be a great one..

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I think my favorite is Anthony, which is little better player.

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I asked Andrew Brandt if he could confirm (due to his time at the Packers) that JV was, in fact, borderline retarded.

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That sucks for Spiller. I would hate to be last in this stat. Good for Gerhart. Maybe this is evidence that its not all athleticism in the running back position. Don't get me wrong, I don't think any ole nerd could effective.

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