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He nearly won the Heisman in 2017. Bryce Love rushed for over 2,000 yards two seasons ago, the second-highest total in the nation, and seemed destined to be one of the top running backs off the board in the NFL Draft. But Love, to his credit, opted to return to school to finish his degree and rejoin his Stanford teammates. His 2018 turned out being disastrous, however, as Love struggled to find the same explosiveness when healthy – then tore his ACL at the end of the season.
The injury kept him out of the combine and may slow the start of his pro career depending on recovery time. Love finished college with 32 total touchdowns and nearly 4,000 rushing yards. In his 2,000-yard season he averaged 8.1 yards per carry and had over 100 yards in all but one game. His lack of production in 2018 can probably be overlooked, but the balky knee could be a bigger concern.
Size
5-9, 200 pounds
Combine notables
Bench: 18 reps
What the analysts say
“Frenetic runner with explosive engine that was grounded in 2018 due to lingering injury and substandard run-blocking. Love lacks the desired size of a volume runner, but his sudden burst and top-end speed offer home-run potential that is unlikely to be ignored by teams looking to add a big-play option into their offense. Love could find his calling in a time-share situation, but his ceiling as a pro might rest on his ability to run with decisiveness and threaten as a pass-catcher.” – Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
“Racking up 2,118 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns, Love’s 2017 season was one for the ages. Those numbers are indicative of his big play potential and he has the speed and vision in space to rip off big gains at the next level. While his size and skill set offers some restrictions regardless, Love’s ability to stay healthy looms large in his evaluation. If he can, Love has exciting potential as a complementary back.” – Joe Marino, The Draft Network
What PFF says
-11th in missed tackles forced per attempt
-13th in elusive rating
-9th in pass-blocking efficiency
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