Tashard Choice SELECTED BY: Dallas Cowboys Round 4(23)

SI Grade 3.63 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Two-year starter who began his college career at Oklahoma. All-Conference selection last year after numbers of 261/1379/10 on the ground and 14/107 as a pass-catcher. Junior-year rushing numbers included career-high totals of 297/1534/12 when he was originally named an All-Conference choice.

POSITIVES: Well-built, productive runner with solid instincts. Runs with good lean, patient, and waits for blocks to develop. Finds the running lanes, quickly gets through them, and creates yardage on the inside. Displays outstanding vision, makes defenders miss in the open field, and shows a burst. Can turn the corner and stays on his feet off the initial hit.

NEGATIVES: Not a smooth cut-back runner. Was nicked up with minor injuries last year and may not be able to take a heavy workload at the next level.

ANALYSIS: Choice made the most of his opportunities at Georgia Tech and gets a lot out of his abilities. He may never be a starter at the next level, but he has enough skill to be a productive backup.

PROJECTION: Late Third Round