Eric Gray NFL Draft Profile
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Eric Gray Scouting ReportEric flashes initial burst and good lateral quicknesss to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. He displays very good feel as an inside and outside runner with above average vision to make sharp cuts; good patience and footwork to pick through defenses. He possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a runner, following pulling guards and makes good decisions on his cut. He does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Eric shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. He can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed than expected. He has quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. He has solid hands and body control and is a reliable receiver. |
Areas for ImprovementEric is not elite in his vision or strength, he has enough all-around game to be a three-down player at the next level. He is too indecisive and hesitant at the line of scrimmage. Eric does not always read blocks behind pulling guards. May not be big enough to move piles at the next level and has a tendency to bury his head too soon. He lacks size to be a true power back, will not move piles at the next level. He offers little in pass protection and poor technique cut blocking, fails to do more than slow down blitzers by laying down in front of them. |
Eric Gray Career at Tennessee/OklahomaAs a true freshman, Gray gained 539 yards and scored four touchdowns on 101 carries and caught 13 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown. He rushed for 246 yards, a school record for a freshman, and three touchdowns in the Volunteers final regular season game against Vanderbilt and was named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week. Gray lead Tennessee with 772 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 157 attempts and also gained 254 yards and scored two touchdowns on 30 receptions. In January 2021, Gray announced that he was entering the transfer portal. Gray chose to transfer to the University of Oklahoma. |
Eric Gray NFL Draft Player ProfileGray is a versatile running back, a multi-tool weapon who can slice up defenses with handoffs or with pass receptions. In Lincoln Riley’s offense, Gray’s ability to execute the pass game smoothly and also to elude defenders makes him something of a matchup problem for defenses. |
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