Oregon running back ran in mid 4.5 range at Pro Day workout Aaron Wilson
University of Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount has been scheduled for visits with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a source close to the program.
Blount ran between 4.53 and 4.55 seconds in the 40-yard dash at his campus Pro Day workout,
He weighed in at 238 pounds and was measured at 6-foot-1.
Blount is an extremely physical downhill runner.
He rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown during the Senior Bowl game.
As a junior in 2008, Blount rushed for 1,002 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Blount was suspended for 10 games last season for punching a Boise State player. That incident was preceded by a previous suspension for missing team meetings during the offseason.
He was subsequently reinstated by Oregon coach Chip Kelly after the infamous punch and rushed for 51 yards and a touchdown during a win over rival Oregon State that propelled the Ducks to a Rose Bowl berth.
Blount apologized for the incident and hasn't been in any further trouble.
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Sounds a little low, I would have thought third to fourth. He has the running style that a lot of coaches like, downhill. He looks like the kind of back the Steelers would love.
I agree,meateater.
he looks good, he's fast for his size. He hits his holes , but it looks like he had a heck of an OLine in front of him , he's running untouched and free in most of his highlights, I say if he slips anywear past round four lets give him a shot, but I don't think he will make me miss Mike Alstott any less!!
I would not draft Blount if he was the only RB in the draft. The guy is a punk. If he can not back up his trash talking at the college level, he will have even more trouble at this level.
INDY STEELER: Calling other people punks is something 8 year old do on the playground. Are you 8? Grow up man.
Here is the run down on Blount : get him in the fifth round .
I like Blount's internal fire...I think he has been the brunt of a lot of criticism due to the fact that some tool jumped in his face after an emotional loss. I think I'd have reacted the same way given the circumstances. I guess I'm a "punk". Regardless, he has the size and style that we as Steelers fans covet...draft this man Burgh!!!
He running style fits downhill running even though he really is quicker than many people think, I already said if he doesnt end up in Seattle I'd like to see him in Pitt, probably my second fav team and dixon is there.
nice post
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Mar 19, 2010
12:55 PM
NFLDraftScout.com has his going in the sixth as of yesterday--anybody believe that??