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Cincinnati Bearcats have 3 2020 NFL Draft prospects to watch vs. MEM

By Cory Kinnan

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 12: Head coach Luke Fickell of the Cincinnati Bearcats watches players warm up before the game against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 12: Head coach Luke Fickell of the Cincinnati Bearcats watches players warm up before the game against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Michael Warren II #3 of the Cincinnati Bearcats stiff-arms KJ Sails #9 of the South Florida Bulls during the third quarter of a football game at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Michael Warren II #3 of the Cincinnati Bearcats stiff-arms KJ Sails #9 of the South Florida Bulls during the third quarter of a football game at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

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Michael Warren II RB

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Scouting Report

In an ideal world, it would be a wise business decision for Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II to return to school for his senior year in order to boost his draft stock. However, given the shelf life of running backs, it seems like a hard ask of a young man to waste another year of his athletic peak by playing football for free.

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Last year Warren rushed for rushed for over 1,300 yards and scored 20 total touchdowns for the Bearcat offense; this year, however, he has had a drop in production, totaling just 939 rushing yards and 13 total touchdowns. His numbers are still great as he is on his way to another 1,000 yard rushing season, but his efficiency has taken a dramatic dip.

Warren, while displaying good versatility as both a receiver out of the backfield and as a pass protector, lacks the elite burst, speed, and agility to be a significant contributor at the next level. He shows good patience and vision, but has not had the chance to put that on display as he has struggled to find running lanes; unfortunately for Warren, he does not possess the speed to bounce runs outside either.

Going against Memphis, Warren has a chance to show his potential and make an impact on national television. Will the redshirt junior rise to the occasion as the Bearcats look for their tenth win in a row?

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