Cyrus Gray to Chiefs: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and Analysis

Cyrus Gray is one of the running backs in this year's draft who will end up as more of a pounder than anything else. He's more of a one-cut back and would do best in a zone-blocking style scheme.

Gray had a very productive career at Texas A&M and also had a very solid showing at the combine and should be one of the few backs who contributes in the NFL long-term.

Select Combine Stats

Height: 5'10-1/4” Weight: 206 pounds

40 yard dash: 4.47 sec. 20 yard split: 2.64 sec.  Bench Reps: 21 reps

2011 game stats—11 games, 198 carries, 1045 yards, 12 touchdowns, 31 catches, 239 yards, 3 touchdowns

National Football Post's Wes Bunting breaks down his strengths here:

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A compact back who carries a lot of girth/natural muscle tone through his frame. Does not look thin by any measure and possess the kind of frame that can handle a pounding. Runs with good forward lean, presses the line of scrimmage quickly and is quick to decipher information. Possesses good balance and body control in tight areas with the quickness to change directions, break a tackle and accelerate through contact.

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Bunting breaks down his weaknesses here:

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Will get a (bit) "weavey" off his left foot at times, especially on perimeter runs and will chop his feet in order to catch his balance… Has a tendency to leave some yards on the field though, will try to bounce plays outside prematurely and not consistently take what the defense gives him… Possesses good straight-line speed, not elite.

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Gray is a good back but isn't a true three-down player. His best fit is in a scheme that will use him mainly as a pounder between the tackles and in screens every now and again.

Gray compares well to a Fred Taylor in that he won't ever lead the league in rushing but will have a reliable long career as someone you can use as a workhorse.

Potential Impact

Gray always had impact as a kick returner and could have an impact there early. Gray should come right in and compete for a role at running back in primarily run situations as well.

Pick Analysis

Late selection aide, Gray could see the field if Peyton Hillis can't deliver.