John Emery Jr. RB Scouting Report

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John Emery Jr. NFL Draft Profile Position: Runningback School: Louisiana State Current Year: Junior Height: 6'0" Weight: 215 pounds
John Emery Jr. Scouting Report Emery is listed at 6'0" and 215 pounds. He has been timed running a 4.42-second 40-yard dash and a 4.2-second shuttle run. The Destrehan, Louisiana native also has a 37-inch vertical leap. The five-star running back also received offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Miami (FL), Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas and USC, among others. Emery is a “densely built back with a powerful, muscled up lower and upper half,” 247Sports director of scouting Barton Simmons wrote in the running back’s scouting report.
Areas for Improvement Emery is too indecisive and hesitant at the line of scrimmage. He does not have elite vision or strength. He has enough all around game to be a three down player at the next level. He is not the most instinctive runner and too often tries for the big play, dancing and losing yards. He lacks the natural powere to push the pile and feels more comfortable avoiding contact. He lacks the size to be a true power back. He has a lean frame and lacks ideal bulk or muscle for the position. He doesn't have great strength, lacking a power element to his game to break many tackles.
John Emery Jr. Career at Louisiana State John Emery was one of the three five-star commitments it received prior to National Signing Day. Five-star running back John Emery Jr. made his commitment official on National Signing Day as he inked his national letter of intent on Wednesday to join the Tigers next season. Emery is ranked as the No. 12 prospect and No. 2 running back in the 2019 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. He’ll join fellow five-star cornerback Derek Stingley and five-star offensive guard Kardell Thomas as part of the Tigers’ recruiting class.
John Emery Jr. NFL Draft Player Profile John is a versatile running back who teams with Ty Davis-Price to give the Tigers a 1-2 punch at the position. Developing into a great all-around back. Is an every-down back that can catch the ball out of the backfield and protect the quarterback on passing downs. Explosive player with breakaway speed who won’t get caught from behind. Has the toughness to run between the tackles as well. John excels when hitting the edge. Played in 19 games in his LSU career with 566 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.