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With the 38th pick, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select
Sony Michel, RB, Georgia
Overview
Michel is a well-built, no-nonsense runner who is able to combine vision, burst, and physicality. While he can make open field cuts to find additional yardage, his running style is more angular in nature and he thrives when playing north-south. He's not the most creative runner and he lacks some finesse, but his size, pass protection and ability to create yardage make him a natural fit as a future NFL starter.
Strengths
With the 38th pick, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select
Sony Michel, RB, Georgia
Overview
Michel is a well-built, no-nonsense runner who is able to combine vision, burst, and physicality. While he can make open field cuts to find additional yardage, his running style is more angular in nature and he thrives when playing north-south. He's not the most creative runner and he lacks some finesse, but his size, pass protection and ability to create yardage make him a natural fit as a future NFL starter.
Strengths
- Muscular, well-proportioned frame
- Decisive runner who rarely takes unnecessary losses by trying to be the hero
- Runs with discipline and looks for the optimal path
- Able to gather and cut quickly as inside zone and gap runner
- Has good burst after cuts
- Flashes acceleration to climb past linebackers and onto safeties quickly
- Six of his touchdown runs went for 16 yards or more this year
- Stout lower body can rip through arm tackles and allows for plus balance through contact
- Has good open field vision to extend runs with second level moves, but will drop his pads and meet force with force when it's time to finish
- Understands the art of setting up lead blockers and pulling guards
- Highly respected, vocal leader
- Excellent in blitz pickup
- Understands his blocking responsibilities and will square up and take on rushers
- Two-year captain
