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Draft Profile: RB David Cobb is built for NFL contact
At a compact 5'11" and 229 pounds, David Cobb is built for the every down punishment the NFL has to offer. He honed his downhill running style at Minnesota where he showed off his great balance and ability to get yards after first contact.
Let Cobb tell you about his game in his own words per the Buffalo Bills website:
“I think the biggest thing about me is I’m a three-down back and kind of physical,” Cobb said. “Not a power back. Not a speed back. Just kind of balanced and kind of can do it all. I just pride myself on being confident and not being tackled by one person.”
Check out what draft analyst Todd McShay had to say about the Gophers back:
“With Cobb there’s obviously the production and going back and looking at him he runs with good balance, drives his legs for extra yards at the end with good base and low center of gravity,” said ESPN NFL draft analyst Todd McShay. “He’s adequate in the passing game, reliable hands. He can be trusted catching the ball, but he needs to improve in pass protection. He’s willing, but he needs work there.”
Cobb was clearly productive in college as he had 1,200-yards rushing as a junior, then followed it up with 1,626 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2014. You can clearly see why he is considered a big sleeper prospect in a deep running back class.
