He never had much of a chance at UT until his senior year. There seemed to always be some running back in front of him on the depth-chart. Plus, they kept flip-floping him back and forth between WR and RB so he never really got established in his first 3 years as a Longhorn. To top it all off, Colt McCoy & Co. ran pretty much a passing offense. I love the Big 12 and follow all the games I can but I only saw the guy a few times until last year.

When I was following the NFL Draft this was the scouting report Draft Countdown had posted:

Strengths: Naturally athletic…Very good size and bulk…Strong and runs hard…A patient runner…Excellent hands…Runs great routes…Above average blocker…Smart…Special teams ability…A hard worker…Team leader.

Weaknesses: Just average timed speed…Not real shifty or elusive…Runs with a high pad level…Isn’t a big play threat…Poor change of change direction…Is inexperienced…Was not very productive…Limited upside…’Tweener?

Notes: Last name is pronounced “OH-bon-EYE-uh”…Began his college career as a wide receiver…Saw extensive action as a backup running back and special teamer from 2005-2007…Finally got an opportunity to play more as a senior and even earned 7 starts…A four-time Academic All-Big 12 selection…Was a semifinalist for the Draddy Trophy (Academic Heisman)…Has the ability to play either running back or fullback at the next level…Multitalented player who does everything well but nothing great…Could make a NFL roster as a versatile backup.

Notice his weaknesses… you don’t need a lot of speed… you don’t need to be elusive… you don’t need great change of direction… if they use you to JUST punch through the line for a few yards. So I like the guy and when you have 3rd and goal on the 2-yard line he may be just the ticket (and save wear-and-tear on Jax #39 in the process).

Just my 2 cents worth here.

Go Rams!