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Can vision of Chuba Hubbard carry him to Promised Land?

By Seth Steere

STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 2: Running back Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys scores a touchdown on a 62-yard run against the TCU Horned Frogs in the fourth quarter on November 2, 2019 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Hubbard had 223 yards in the game as OSU won 34-27. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 2: Running back Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys scores a touchdown on a 62-yard run against the TCU Horned Frogs in the fourth quarter on November 2, 2019 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Hubbard had 223 yards in the game as OSU won 34-27. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 27: Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys runs with the ball after a catch against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first quarter during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 27: Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys runs with the ball after a catch against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first quarter during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report

Games Watched: ‘19 Tulsa, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M

Burst:

Good enough burst to slip through gaps on the line. Runs upright so he doesn’t gain the full explosiveness if he kept his hips lower to the ground. When Hubbard sees the hole doesn’t waste any time getting vertical. (11/15) 

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Receiving Ability:

Doesn’t get many opportunities in this field. He spends most of his time on the ground running the ball. When he does release out has some pretty natural hands just need more reps to distinguish if he’s a real threat or not. (9/15)

Vision:

Runs with excellent patience, he allows blocks to develop; a lot of zone runs, lets OL get to blocks and the second level, doesn’t outrun his blockers. Active eyes, always looking for the best path. The best part of his game and what makes him the back he is. (14.5/15)

Elusiveness:

Hubbard is not particularly special in this category. He has a little hop in his step, but he’s not going to dip and dodge defenders in the open field. More of a one-cut back relies on his vision and contact balance to win as opposed to making people miss. Good lateral movement, allows him to slip tackles. (11/15)

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