Lache Seastrunk NFL Draft 2014: Highlights, Scouting Report for Redskins RB

Lache Seastrunk, RB, Baylor (HT: 5’9½”, WT: 201 lbs.)

Washington Redskins (Redskins trade 178th pick to Titans for 186th and 228th picks)

Sixth Round: 186th Pick

NFL Comparison: LeSean McCoy, RB, Philadelphia Eagles 

Height	Weight	Arm	Hand
5094	201	30"	9 1/4"

40-yd dash	10-yd split	Vert	Broad	3-Cone	Shuttle
4.51	1.60	41.5"	11'2"	DNP	DNP

Positives

• Tremendous physical specimen. Will test very well in the pre-draft process, is extremely athletic with good size
• Very smooth movement. Changes direction and speeds effortlessly, freezing would-be tacklers
• Good burst and speed, explodes once he finds daylight. Shows outstanding acceleration and big-gain capability
• Fairly elusive with good lateral and stop-start agility. Demonstrates the ability to make defenders miss in the hole and in the open field
• Slippery runner can make himself skinny without breaking stride
• Jukes defenders and occasionally utilizes a stiff-arm to help him create space
• Can really hurt opponents if he gets around the edge, a handful outside the tackles. Possesses nimble feet to tightrope the sideline and stop or cut on a dime
• Displays vision in the open field to find cutback lanes
• Is at his best when he is running decisively, can gain chunks of yardage in the blink of an eye
• Runs fairly low to the ground, generally demonstrating good pad level
• Very little wear on his tires. Less than 300 touches during his college career
• Has a high ceiling, dynamic player with an exciting skill set and plenty of untapped potential
• Made the most out of opportunities at Baylor, averaging over seven yards per carry 

Negatives

• Has a finesse running style. Not a powerful or punishing runner
• Was very rarely utilized in the passing game, had nine total receptions during his college career and zero as a junior
• Too often runs east-west and sacrifices yardage. Has a tendency to bounce outside
• Not a very effective runner between the tackles. Has trouble when the hole does not exist and lacks the power or physicality to grind out the tough yards
• Dances in the backfield and is too hesitant at times
• Average balance. Does not break many tackles and goes down too easily, often on first contact
• Not a very good blocker at this point, lacking functional strength and pass protection technique. Does not sustain blocks
• Will need to be groomed into a full-time role and is destined for a committee as a rookie. Ability to block and catch the ball out of the backfield is necessary to earn consistent playing time in the NFL
• Occasionally turns his back on contact, rather than lower his shoulder and keep his feet moving
• Ineffective short-yardage runner who does not push the pile
• Missed two games last season due to a groin injury

Year	Team	Car	Yds	Avg	TD
2012	Baylor	131	1,012	7.7	7
2013	Baylor	158	1,177	7.4	11

Year	Team	Rec	Yds	Avg	Td
2012	Baylor	9	107	11.9	1
2013	Baylor	0	0	0.0	0

Personal Notes

• First-team All-Big 12 2013
• Honorable Mention All-Big 12 2012
• Big XII Newcomer of the Year 2012
• Holiday Bowl MVP 2012
• Ineligible to play in 2011 following transfer from Oregon
• Majored in general studies 

Ratings Chart

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Overall

An incredibly smooth and athletic runner, Lache Seastrunk has a chance to be a dynamic player at the next level. Lacking the power or rugged style of some NFL feature running backs, he may fit best in a committee with a bruising backfield partner. Though he was unable to show proficiency in the passing game at Baylor, he possesses considerable upside. A zone-blocking scheme may be able to utilize his burst and agility properly.

Draft Projection: Third Round