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Zamir White NFL Draft Profile
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Zamir White Scouting ReportWhite is a one-cut-and-go running back who will be compared to Todd Gurley throughout the season, but he has traits that are very similar to another former Bulldog and NFL Hall of Famer, Terrell Davis. He’ll thrive in a zone system because of how explosive he is once he finds his running lane and hits it. He has a chance to be the most effective power runner in the class too because of how much bang he packs behind his pads. White’s preseason evaluation is somewhat incomplete because of his limited exposure in the SEC. He also has to prove he can stay healthy. His knee injuries will probably be too much to overcome to crack the first round, but he certainly has the kind of talent that will generate that kind of buzz once April rolls around. |
Areas for ImprovementThis player was highly productive in high school. Unfortunately, I’d be genuinely concerned about wear and tear. He already has a lot of carries and runs with the physical type of style that could see him face more injuries. He lacks good long speed to be a consistent home-run threat when he touches the ball. He has some hip stiffness which limits his elusiveness and shiftiness in the open field. Although he has played in passing situations, he is likely a two-down back at the next level and isn’t a tremendous threat in the passing game. White faced a bigger challenge than just the depth chart, however. His career with the Bulldogs got off to a terrible start when he tore the ACL in his left knee during a team scrimmage in August 2018. It was the second-straight season that he’d suffer a torn ACL; he tore the ligament in his right knee in 2017. |
Zamir White Career at GeorgiaGeorgia running back Zamir White is a spectacular talent. This isn’t a surprise, either. He’s been widely regarded as a spectacular talent since his time at Scotland High School in Laurinburg, North Carolina. White was rated as the No. 1 running back in the country and a five-star prospect as a high school recruit before committing to Georgia where he would face a challenging road to playing time in a program known for producing NFL running backs. |
Zamir White NFL Draft Player ProfileAthletically, White has borderline elite straight-line speed. His 40-yard dash was reported in the sub 4.4’s as a recruit and he showed those jets during the 2019 season. He has that extra gear when he senses paydirt and it doesn’t take him long to get to top speed. It’s a scary combination. White isn’t the most flexible prospect and his running style can appear a bit tight at times. He gears down to change directions. He’s more of a slasher who runs angry and violent. It’s important to remember his injury history when assessing his game entering 2020. Players coming off of back-to-back torn ACLs need time to regain confidence in their knee(s) and usually it’s the hard cuts and instinct moves that are the last to return. He’ll be two seasons removed from injury this fall, so we should see his complete make-you-miss skill set this year. |
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