Pierre Strong Through the RBPC Lens: The DLF Rookie Running Back Series

Through the coming months, I will be evaluating this year's running backs class the uniqueRBanalytics (RBPC) lens. This will give you a different perspective than you are used to. These will consist of a short write-up discussing the player more in-depth. Third on the list…

Pierre Strong, RB South Dakota State

• Age (for first NFL season) - 23
• Weight - 207 lbs
• Height - 71 inches
• BMI - 28.87
• 40-yard dash - 4.37
• Weight-Adjusted Speed Score - 113.52

RBPC

• Profile Letter Grade - D-
• Usage Designation - Committee
• Receiving Upside Designation - High
• Pre Draft Prospect Grade - 15.3
• Risk Rating - 2
• CFS>Avg - -6.44% (Worse performer than the avg successful RB since 2005)
• Competition Grade - D-
• Average Projected Draft Capital - 5.16 (Range - Early Fourth ->Early Sixth)
• Age-Adjusted Athleticism - 6.952 (would be sixth highest-drafted 23 year old since 2005)
• Physical Toll Grade Injury Adjustment - 6.33% (Low associated injury risk)

A High Riser?