2015 Atlanta Falcons Potential Draft Pick Profile: RB Synjyn Days

The Atlanta Falcons need a power running back to complement Devonta Freeman and Antone Smith within new offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan's zone-blocking scheme. Synjyn Days is a sleeper who could come in and play either running back or fullback within the offense.

He's a local product who played at Hillgrove High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, before he went on to Georgia Tech. He was formerly a quarterback and, as a result, understands offensive schemes better than most running backs. He could be the next 1,000-yard Falcons running back if given a shot in Shanahan's offense.

Synjyn Days

Running Back

Georgia Institute of Technology

Combine/Pro Day Measurements

Height: 6'0-1/2" Weight: 235 pounds

40 yard dash: 4.63 sec. 10 yard split: 1.60 sec.

20 yard shuttle: 4.33 sec. 3-cone Drill: 6.99 sec. Bench Reps: 22 reps

Vertical Jump: 31.0" Broad Jump: 9'8"

Stats

2014: 14 Games Played, 157 Carries, 924 Yards, 9 Touchdowns, 3 Catches, 33 Yards, 1 Touchdown

2013: 13 Games Played, 0-of-1 (0.0 percent), 27 Carries, 93 Yards, 4 Touchdowns, 4 Catches, 48 Yards

2012: 14 Games Played, 0-of-1 (0.0 percent), 1 Interception, 23 Carries, 142 Yards, 1 Touchdown

2011: 6 Games Played, 8-of-12 (66.7 percent), 198 Yards, 48 Carries, 237 Yards, 4 Touchdowns

2010: Redshirted

Scouting Report

Strengths

Days is a true power back in every sense. However, he has the quickness and vision required of most zone-style running backs. Days is quick with his cuts in the hole and can see his way to the second and third levels very effectively.

He's not afraid to initiate contact with defenders, and he runs very similarly to Alfred Morris in Washington. Much like Morris, Days is a low-mileage back who should see better success in the pros than he did in college. He's also an effective run-blocker when called on to be one. 

Weaknesses

Despite coming from a zone scheme, Days' role was closer to a true fullback than a tailback. The triple-option that Georgia Tech runs does give the ball to the B-back often, but he's almost always coming out of a three-point stance and attacking his gap.

Because of this role, Days doesn't have much experience as either a route runner or pass-blocker—he was rarely called upon to do either. And while he might have a good frame to be a pass-catcher and blocker, he just hasn't been truly tested as either.

How does he fit the Comrade Filter?

Off the field, Days is easily one of the best prospects for Atlanta in the draft. He's a hard-working college graduate who once played quarterback. He's a leader on and off the field, and more than that, he's never been arrested nor suspended.

Days is someone whom the Falcons could use on special teams and in the backfield, and he won't complain about how he's being used within the schemes. He's someone who just wants to see the field and play football, and it shows every time he steps on the gridiron.

Overview

Days is a malleable ball of clay as a running back, but he has the size, strength, quickness and vision that every team is looking for in its next starter. He compares to T.J. Duckett with his running style in some ways and could be an excellent goal-line battering ram.

If he can smooth out the edges of his game, he could be a multi-year Pro Bowl player. His ideal role early on, though, would be a power back for short-yardage situations where he can plow forward and gain the tough yards that the Falcons haven't been able to get for years.

How he would fit into the Falcons' plans

As someone who is being held in very low regard by teams, Days shouldn't go higher than the seventh round and might be available during the undrafted free-agency period. Atlanta could get him with minimal investment and have a potentially strong return.

Early in Days' career, the Falcons would be able to use him as a short-yardage back. But as he develops, he should see more carries on earlier downs and could be a perfect complement to Freeman's speed and Smith's explosiveness. The Falcons could take him late and look like geniuses when all is said and done.

All stats used are either from ESPN, cfbstats.com or NFL.com. Pro day measurements courtesy of Ken Sugiura of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. All contract information is courtesy of Spotrac and Rotoworld.

Scott Carasik is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report. He covers the Atlanta Falcons, College Football, the NFL and the NFL draft. He's also a Draft Analyst for Pro Football Spot.

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