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Ameer Abdullah listed as game changing rookie
Nebraska fans know very well that last season anytime Ameer Abdullah touched the ball, he could make something special happen.
Now that he is a member of the Detroit Lions, NFL people are taking notice of his gamebreaking abilities. Take a look at what Bleacher Report had to say about the shifty running back:
"In Detroit, Abdullah can create issues for opposing defenses in the nickel where he gets to pick a hole against a light (six- or seven-man) defensive front. This is when we will see that burst to the second level, which allows Abdullah to eliminate angles from the secondary support and push the ball up the field. In the passing game, get him the ball on screens, run the quick-option routes and force linebackers to match him in space. That's the key to his game."
Abdullah's change of direction skills especially while not slowing down will serve him well at the next level. If he continues to improve his pass protection he should see plenty of snaps with the Lions in his rookie season.
(h/t Bleacher Report)
Photo Credit: Denny Medley/USA TODAY Sports
