Jerome Felton SELECTED BY: Detroit Lions Round 5(11)

SI Grade 3.33 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference and All-American honors as a senior after leading the team in rushing with 165/705/12 and adding 11/59/1 as a receiver. Posted career-high numbers on the ground as a sophomore with 182/951/18.

POSITIVES: Athletic fullback who does the little things well. Quick out of his stance, displays good blocking vision, and attacks assignments. Squares into defenders and knocks them off the ball. Always looking for someone to hit, occasionally lined up in a one-back set, and displays a variety of skills carrying the ball. Runs with an aggressive style, lowering his shoulders into opponents and delivering a blow. Picks up yardage off initial contact, yet at the same time shows the speed and agility to cut back. Effective receiver out of the backfield.

NEGATIVES: Marginally effective blocking on the second level. Has not faced top competition.

ANALYSIS: Possessing a well-rounded game, Felton has the intelligence, attitude, and skill set to be effective at the next level. He offers the ability to be used in several offensive systems and should be a late-round pick in April's draft.

PROJECTION: Late Sixth Round