Kieran O'Connell - All-Purpose Running Back - Pittsburgh
O'Connell's main claim to fame is unfortunately nothing to do with football - Rather, he's notable as one of a handful of European players who are entering this draft. Despite being a relative latecomer to the game, the Scotsman grew quickly under Paul Chryst and then truly broke out in his senior year with Pat Narduzzi. Putting up impressive numbers and being proving his worth in a variety of plays, O'Connell looks like a valuable and versatile player able to make his mark in any offense in this league.
Strengths
Physicality: O'Connell is a true athlete. Whilst some prospects may beat him for strength and some for speed, few can match him for both and in many eyes that makes him the most explosive back in this draft.
Endurance: O'Connell beats or matches every other running back in this draft for staying power. Making at least twenty carries a game in his senior year - for an average of twenty-four with six receptions a game - and no injuries thus far in his college career, O'Connell's reliability and commitment cannot be disputed.
Weaknesses
Experience: To be clear, O'Connell has not struggled in any sense with his knowledge of the game throughout college. However, it remains to be seen if he can wrap his head around the concepts of a pro-style offense. With most the league in rebuild, few want the risk of taking a player high then being forced to sit them while they learn the playbook.
Agility: Again, more a lack of strength than a weakness. Whilst not sluggish nor slow, O'Connell is yet to show the ability to consistently break free and put defenders on skates in the open field. There's no suggestion he can't consistently make yards, but he may be found lacking the X-factor to make an eight yard run into an eighty yard TD when against a higher level of defender.
O'Connell's main claim to fame is unfortunately nothing to do with football - Rather, he's notable as one of a handful of European players who are entering this draft. Despite being a relative latecomer to the game, the Scotsman grew quickly under Paul Chryst and then truly broke out in his senior year with Pat Narduzzi. Putting up impressive numbers and being proving his worth in a variety of plays, O'Connell looks like a valuable and versatile player able to make his mark in any offense in this league.
Strengths
Physicality: O'Connell is a true athlete. Whilst some prospects may beat him for strength and some for speed, few can match him for both and in many eyes that makes him the most explosive back in this draft.
Endurance: O'Connell beats or matches every other running back in this draft for staying power. Making at least twenty carries a game in his senior year - for an average of twenty-four with six receptions a game - and no injuries thus far in his college career, O'Connell's reliability and commitment cannot be disputed.
Weaknesses
Experience: To be clear, O'Connell has not struggled in any sense with his knowledge of the game throughout college. However, it remains to be seen if he can wrap his head around the concepts of a pro-style offense. With most the league in rebuild, few want the risk of taking a player high then being forced to sit them while they learn the playbook.
Agility: Again, more a lack of strength than a weakness. Whilst not sluggish nor slow, O'Connell is yet to show the ability to consistently break free and put defenders on skates in the open field. There's no suggestion he can't consistently make yards, but he may be found lacking the X-factor to make an eight yard run into an eighty yard TD when against a higher level of defender.
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Best Feature Back in the League
Player Page || Intro and Presser
@KieranOC_RB
