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2021 NFL Draft: Travis Etienne has got the juice

By Seth Steere

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 29: Running back Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers rushes for a touchdown during the second quarter of the Tigers' football game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Memorial Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 29: Running back Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers rushes for a touchdown during the second quarter of the Tigers' football game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Memorial Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers carries the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers carries the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Scouting report part II

Pass Block: Not great in pass-pro.Etienne doesn’t get very many reps to begin with and it shows when he is tasked with protecting the quarterback. Has a hard time finding where the late pressure is coming from. Does a good job locating the blitzer and attempting to pick him up. (6/10)

Contact Balance: Power in his legs that allow him to run through arm/half tackles despite being an upright runner. He’s so fast his momentum carries him through tackles. (9/10)

Motor/Toughness: Not afraid to lower the shoulder and work for extra yards/run in-between the tackles. Physical runner, not going to go down without a fight. Runs HARD every time he touches the ball. (9.5/10)

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2019 Season Stats: 204 carries, 1,614 yards rushing, 7.8 yards-per-carry, 19 rushing touchdowns, 37 receptions, 432 receiving yards, 11.7 yards-per-reception, and 4 receiving touchdowns.

Overall Grade: 7.85

Round Grade: Mid Second

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