Bryce Love NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Washington Redskins' Pick

POSITIVES:

—One of the nation's best running backs in 2017 with over 2,000 rushing yards thanks to excellent patience and good burst.

—Knows how to make himself small to avoid hits and squeeze through tight lanes.

—Vision is top-notch. Can see cutback lanes on the fly and will spot holes he can pop through.

—Before injuries, showed really good burst and open-field speed to run away from defenders and rip off long runs. A master of the chunk play and maximizing the yards in front of him. Rarely left plays on the field.

—Coaches gave him a great report: Was willing to fight through injuries and try to play in 2018 when most players would have sat out to get healthy for the NFL.

NEGATIVES:

—Injured in 2018 season, which was a lost year for him.

—Limited reps as a pass-catcher; doesn't look natural bringing the ball in. Almost no impact as a blocker.

—Small frame and injury history is a concern; can he hold up for a season in the NFL?

—Tip-toes through cuts instead of being aggressive and hitting the hole; gets too patient waiting for the play to develop. (Might be a product of the line in front of him.)

—Doesn't have the size or strength to run effectively between tackles.

OVERALL:

Love had a Day 2 grade from us in 2018 but opted to return to school for his senior season. That move didn't work out as planned once injuries hit. He never got back to his old self and only made 10 starts. If Love can get back to his 2017 form, NFL teams will have a steal on their hands.

GRADE: 5.70 (ROUND 4—BACKUP CALIBER)

PRO COMPARISON: Mark Walton