Dalton26 Posted April 19, 2017 Posted April 19, 2017 OVERVIEW Devine's father, Desmond, played football at Fresno City College before a knee injury ended his career. He helped his son become a solid high school back at vaunted Glenville High School, but Indiana was his only scholarship offer through most of the recruiting process. The Hoosiers got a good back in Redding, who was the first back since Vaughn Dunbar in 1990-91 to have back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. He was an honorable mention All-Big Ten pick in 2016 (253-1,122, seven TDs rushing; 27-146, two TDs receiving), one season after reaching four digits in rushing as a sophomore (226-1,012, nine TDs rushing; 12-85 receiving). In his first season with the program, he played in 10 games (29-118, one TD). ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Patient runner who operates with desired tempo for zone scheme. Runs with wide eyes and good peripheral vision on stretch plays and sweeps. Responds quickly when cut-back lane begins to develop for him. Pace is good from first to second level. Has a feel for development of blocking in front of him and is able to make a sudden decision when necessary. Smooth in his reads from first to second level. Has subtle, efficient shifts in direction without gearing down when rolling downhill. Decisive runner with feet in a constant state of chop while probing for openings. WEAKNESSES Could use more weight on his frame. Runs with hip tightness that strangles his ability to make sharp cuts and directional changes. Has tendency to roll into cuts which puts him into harm's way prematurely. Lacks memorable power at impact and will lose more battles than he wins when challenging with force. Has very few clean broken tackles over last two seasons. Leg drives and contact balance are inconsistent. Quicker than fast. May struggle to keep runs play-side and out-race the defense to the corner. Primarily a check-down and swing pass option in passing game. NFL COMPARISON Alex Collins BOTTOM LINE Garden variety zone-scheme runner who has the decisiveness and vision to operate in that offense, but lacks the explosiveness, size and play strength to make a living as an NFL starter. Redding is more of a grinder than a special talent, and he'll likely just get what is blocked, but he's also capable enough to handle work in a zone scheme if called upon and should compete for the third running back spot. http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/devine-redding?id=2558139 Crimson and Cream, Class of '66 Old Fart, ALASKA HOOSIER and 2 others 5 Quote
STRENGTHS Patient runner who operates with desired tempo for zone scheme. Runs with wide eyes and good peripheral vision on stretch plays and sweeps. Responds quickly when cut-back lane begins to develop for him. Pace is good from first to second level. Has a feel for development of blocking in front of him and is able to make a sudden decision when necessary. Smooth in his reads from first to second level. Has subtle, efficient shifts in direction without gearing down when rolling downhill. Decisive runner with feet in a constant state of chop while probing for openings.
WEAKNESSES Could use more weight on his frame. Runs with hip tightness that strangles his ability to make sharp cuts and directional changes. Has tendency to roll into cuts which puts him into harm's way prematurely. Lacks memorable power at impact and will lose more battles than he wins when challenging with force. Has very few clean broken tackles over last two seasons. Leg drives and contact balance are inconsistent. Quicker than fast. May struggle to keep runs play-side and out-race the defense to the corner. Primarily a check-down and swing pass option in passing game.
BOTTOM LINE Garden variety zone-scheme runner who has the decisiveness and vision to operate in that offense, but lacks the explosiveness, size and play strength to make a living as an NFL starter. Redding is more of a grinder than a special talent, and he'll likely just get what is blocked, but he's also capable enough to handle work in a zone scheme if called upon and should compete for the third running back spot. http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/devine-redding?id=2558139
ccgeneral Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 @AaronWilson_NFL: Indiana RB Devine Redding worked out privately for Colts, Cardinals, Browns, drawing interest from Saints, Vikings, per sources Class of '66 Old Fart, Dalton26, Crimson and Cream and 4 others 7 Quote
Dalton26 Posted April 30, 2017 Author Posted April 30, 2017 Should've stayed in school. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners WayneFleekHoosier and HoosierAloha 2 Quote
Crimson and Cream Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 59 minutes ago, Dalton26 said: Should've stayed in school. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Not if Patrick is as good as he's been hyped up to be Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 Should've stayed in school. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBannersThis was predictable to me. Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners Dalton26 1 Quote
Dalton26 Posted April 30, 2017 Author Posted April 30, 2017 Not if Patrick is as good as he's been hyped up to beI'm holding off on my Camion excitement until he can stay healthy. WayneFleekHoosier 1 Quote
Crimson and Cream Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 30 minutes ago, Dalton26 said: I'm holding off on my Camion excitement until he can stay healthy. I hear you there, I'm just stating what I imagine Redding's thinking was. Dalton26 1 Quote
ccgeneral Posted May 7, 2017 Posted May 7, 2017 @Hoosier_Huddle: Sources: Mitchell Paige is in mini camp with the Chargers and Devine Redding is in mini camp with the Chiefs. #iufb Class of '66 Old Fart, WayneFleekHoosier, Crimson and Cream and 1 other 4 Quote
Popular Post ccgeneral Posted May 9, 2017 Popular Post Posted May 9, 2017 Signed with the Chiefs today. http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Roster-Moves/b97f3a47-39df-4982-9b4d-f072a232435d Class of '66 Old Fart, Walking Boot of Doom, hsrtxp and 6 others 9 Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 Per the Chiefs beat writer for The Kansas City Star -- Chiefs RB Devine Redding has been signed to the practice squad, per a source. Crimson and Cream and Stuhoo 2 Quote
Crimson and Cream Posted September 3, 2017 Posted September 3, 2017 13 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said: Per the Chiefs beat writer for The Kansas City Star -- Chiefs RB Devine Redding has been signed to the practice squad, per a source. Injuries may get him a shot at some point out there Quote
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