Onterio McCalebb: 5 Things You Need to Know About the Auburn RB

Onterio McCalebb is a running back from the SEC and Auburn University.

After four years in the NCAA's best football conference, he's ready for the NFL.

He's not an early round pick, but possesses a skill set that will find him a home somewhere in the pros. 

Should your team select McCalebb, here are some of the basics about the former Tiger. 

Background

Full Name: Onterio McCalebb

Birthday: Aug. 10, 1989

Hometown: Fort Meade, Fla.

High School: Fort Meade/Hargrave MA

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Year: Senior

McCalebb has already graduated from Auburn University with his degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. During his recruitment process, he also considered South Florida, West Virginia, Rutgers and Clemson. Those schools, with the exception of Rutgers, are all in the general region of his hometown, which suggests playing somewhere "near" home was important to him.

Statistics

During his four-year career, McCalebb demonstrated himself to be a speed back with the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.

McCalebb's career was full of ups and downs as he battled an ankle injury and the ability to stay on the field consistently with his smaller frame (which we'll discuss more later).

Depending on the given season, quality of his team and teammates, and his health, you'll notice ups and downs in his productivity.

Year	Games	Rushes	Yards	Yards/Rush	Touchdowns
2012	12	94	570	6.1	6
2011	13	112	641	5.7	5
2010	14	95	810	8.5	9
2009	11	105	565	5.4	4

Year	Games	Receptions	Yards	Yards/Rec	Touchdowns
2012	12	18	132	7.3	0
2011	13	32	344	10.8	2
2010	14	7	86	12.3	1
2009	11	6	58	9.7	0

Draft Process

Measurables

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 168

Arm Length: 31"

Hand Size: 9"

Combine Results 

40-yard dash: 4.34 seconds

Broad jump: 34"

Vertical jump: 121"

  

Pro Day results 

40-yard dash: 4.29 seconds

Broad jump: 10'1"

Vertical jump:37"

Combine results and measurables courtesy: NFL.com 

Pro day results courtesy: SECDigitalNetwork.com

Interesting Facts

Onterio McCalebb ends his career at Auburn as the 15th-leading rusher in school history (2,016 yards), finishes sixth in receptions by a running back (45) and is the leader in kickoff return average (27.9 yards).

McCalebb was named SEC Coaches Postseason Second Team in 2011 and set the school record for yards per carry in a single season (8.5).

The native of Fort Meade, Fla., is the first running back in school history to rush for 100-plus yards in his first two games and the fourth back to rush for 100-plus yards in consecutive games (joining Cadillac Williams (2001), Darrell Williams (1989) and Ron O'Neal (1981).

In the 2010 BCS National Championship, McCalebb rushed for 47 yards (including a long of 20) and caught two passes for 10 yards in Auburn's 22-19 victory over Oregon.

When McCalebb was a high school recruit, Scout.com rated him the nation's 38th-best running back, and he was also named to the Orlando Sentinel Top 100 in Florida. His senior season, he rushed for 1,995 yards with 27 touchdowns.

AuburnTigers.com provided all information for this report.

Observations

The reviews on Onterio McCalebb are that he's not an elite talent, but he should find a way to make it into the NFL.

His speed (40 yards in 4.34 seconds) is desirable, but his size (5'10" and 168 pounds) won't suffice at running back.

Bleacher Report's Matt Miller compares McCalebb to Kansas City's Dexter McCluster. Miller said McCalebb has the speed to warrant a home in the NFL but lacks the size, which should force him to transition into the league as a wide receiver. Miller notes that McCalebb could evolve into an impact return man.

CBSSports.com projects McCalebb to be drafted in the seventh round or go undrafted.

My gut says McCalebb has too much talent to go undrafted and that some team will take a flyer on him between the fifth and seventh round.