Bishop Sankey NFL Draft 2014: Highlights, Scouting Report for Titans RB

Bishop Sankey, RB, Washington (HT: 5’9½”, WT: 209 lbs)

Tennessee Titans (Titans trade 42nd pick to Eagles for 54th and 122nd picks)

Second Round: 54th Pick 

NFL Comparison: Knowshon Moreno, RB, Denver Broncos

Height	Weight	Arm	Hand
5094	209	31"	10"

40-yd dash	10-yd split	Vert	Broad	3-Cone	Shuttle
4.49	1.59	35.5"	10'6"	6.75	4.00

Positives

• Displays good acceleration, bursting through the hole and hitting the line of scrimmage with a lot of speed when he runs decisively.
• Fairly elusive, able to side-step defenders in space and reduce contact when running between the tackles.
• Is able to make himself skinny in the hole.
• Generally runs with good pad level and is able to absorb some contact.
• Good receiver out of the backfield, can be a threat in the flat. Catches the ball securely and can snag it cleanly outside his frame.
• Willing and capable pass-blocker. Is quick to pick up his man and flashes a potent punch.
• Able to recognize the blitz and steer defenders past the quarterback, keeping the pocket clean
• Very good athlete with impressive lateral agility.
• Performed extremely well at the NFL Scouting Combine finishing near or at the top of the running back group in most athletic tests.
• Demonstrates vision at times, identifies small creases in traffic and finds cutback lanes in the open field.
• An instinctive runner capable of finding space and creating his own yards.
• At his best when he sticks his foot in the ground, makes one cut, and explodes upfield.
• Highly productive college player with several school records despite declaring for the NFL draft as a junior.
• Compact with a muscular build at 5’9 ½”, 209 pounds.
• Great character, a team captain that excelled both on the field and in the classroom.

Negatives

• Patience can be a double-edged sword. He occasionally runs tentatively, hesitating when his running lanes are congested.
• Is not an especially tough or physical runner. Does not break many tackles.
• Average balance, his momentum is easily redirected by defenders and he too often goes down on first contact.
• Lacks great power, does not punish defenders or push the pile.
• Dances behind the line of scrimmage at times, loses yardage too often.
• Often stops his legs on contact and fails to gain additional yardage, can be stood up.
• Not extraordinarily quick or dynamic in his movement.
• Can be quick to bounce outside and spends too much of his time running east-west.
• Despite impressive timed speed, he is not much of a breakaway threat and appears to lack the extra gear.
• Not great in short-yardage situations.
• Pass-protection technique could stand to improve, he must do a better job at times at following up after first contact and finishing the block.
• Ball security is an issue, put the ball on the ground too much during his college career.

Year	Team	Car	Yds	Avg	TD
2011	Washington	28	187	6.7	1
2012	Washington	289	1439	5.0	16
2013	Washington	327	1870	5.7	20

Year	Team	Rec	Yds	Avg	TD
2011	Washington	6	14	2.3	0
2012	Washington	33	249	7.5	0
2013	Washington	28	304	10.9	1

Personal Notes

• Second team All-American 2013
• First team All-Pac 12 2013
• Second team Academic All-Pac 12 2013
• Named a team captain as a junior 2013
• Honorable mention All-Pac 12 2012

Ratings Chart

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Overall

An immensely productive back over the past two seasons in the competitive Pac-12, Bishop Sankey made the decision to declare for the NFL draft as a junior. He put his athleticism on display at the NFL Scouting Combine, where he stood out in a weak position group. While he lacks ideal power and vision, his abilities to both block and contribute as a receiver out of the backfield should help him to see the field early at the next level.

Draft Projection: Third-Fourth Round