*#04 *6-2 *240lbs *4.56/40 *2010/SR
FULLBACK
Strengths
He primarily played Tight End during his collegiate career. But size and skill sets dictate the position move to Fullback for his best success at the NFL level.
He possesses good size and even better speed for the position. Once he breaks into the open he has the speed to challenge defenders, and quickly earns their respect gaining valuable yardage. Bringing a healthy amount of enthusiasm and competetive nature to the field.
He is familiar at carrying the ball going back to his high school days. In his limited rush opportunities during his collegiate career he flashed good burst, vision, and upside. Possessing instinctive running skills, and bringing unique pass catching skills as a former Tight End.
Off the snap he displays good initial quickness out of his stance. And though many of his rushing opportunities are to go straight ahead, he flashes the rare ability to slide along the line, avoiding would be tacklers within a confined area (which is a gift). Then showing an instant burst to daylight, and a tough physical style within the interior running lanes.
Though most his carries are between the tackles, he shows the ability to bounce the ball off the tackle, and find daylight in the open areas. And then once in the open areas, possessing the speed to know what to do with it. That deminsion alone, seperates him from many at his draft position.
His physical running style between the tackles, strong leg drive, initial contact explosion into defenders, excellent balance, low center of gravity, consistent yards after contact, and good body lean after last contact, makes him an excellent candidate as a short yardage and goal line runner at the next level.
He shows a healthy willingness to block in both the run and passing game. Showing good field awareness, proper angles, and instincts. As a lead blocker in the running game, he displays good aggressiveness on inside and outside runs. In the passing game he shows good pre-snap reads, adjustments for blitz pickup, and steps up in pass protection. And shows good agressiveness blocking along the field at Tight End as well.
As a former Tight End his pass catching skills have to be considered above the rest at his draft position. He consistently catches balls away from his body. Fluidly bringing in passes with a soft pair of hands. Showing good body adjustment to balls thrown outside the box. Invision him coming out of the backfield attacking the middle of defenses in pass pattens (as he did as a TE)? He is a mismatch ready to happen from the Fullack position. The versatility he brings to the position has to improve his draft status!
Weaknesses
Lacks established track record of production at new position (FB)
Willingness to change positions
Durability issues (uncertainty of consistent pounding in high traffic area)
Projected Round
Undrafted Free Agent
My Value Board
5th - 6th Rounds
Summary
There is no question in my mind that this player can make a successfull and productive trasition to the Fullback position. If used properly in the right system he possesses the talents to become a potential Pro Bowler.
BIO LINK
http://www.aggieathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mccoy_jamie00.html
STATS LINK
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=177382
VIDEO LINK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypQwRnX4Eu0
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