T.J. Logan NFL Draft 2017: Scouting Report for Arizona Cardinals' Pick

Measurables

Height	Weight	40 Time	Arm Length	Hand Size	3-Cone
5'9 1/8"	196 lbs	4.37s	N/A	N/A	6.61s

 

POSITIVES

Explosiveness is the first thing that comes to mind when talking about T.J. Logan. His 4.37 40-yard dash was the fastest among all running backs at the combine (assuming Curtis Samuel is a wide receiver). He can play running back and return kicks, bringing big-time playmaking ability to an NFL team. In his career, he averaged 27.2 yards per kick return, including five for touchdowns. As a running back, he is a threat to get to the edge on every play and can catch the ball out of the backfield. He has good vision and uses his quickness to hit the hole hard and explode into the second level. As a receiver, he only dropped one pass, and teams can use his open-field ability easily out of the backfield. Unlike a lot of other explosive playmakers, he shows good blocking ability and will hold his own in pass protection on third down. 

          

NEGATIVES

Like a lot of explosive backs, Logan can struggle between the tackles. Most of his successful runs come when the defense is spread out. Running in a pro-style offense versus loaded boxes may cause issues for him. While at North Carolina, he was part of a committee and that is likely his role in the NFL; he never had more than 120 carries in any season in his college career. While he shows his explosive ability on returns and in the open field, he is not consistent enough as a runner. As a home run hitter, he only averaged 5.4 yards per carry during his career. Logan has the potential to make an impact as part of a committee, but he is unlikely to ever be utilized as a three-down back.

 

PRO COMPARISON: Jalen Richard, Oakland Raiders

FINAL GRADE: 5.70/9.00 (Rotational Back—Round 4)

 

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