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Grading System
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Ladell Betts | HB | Iowa | Big Ten Conference
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Selected by Washington Redskins in round 2, pick 24 (56 overall)
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Height
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Weight
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40
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Grade
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5'10½
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220
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4.67
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3.69
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Fourth-year starter that has led the program in rushing the past three seasons. Second team All-Conference selection last year when his totals were 220/1,056/4.8/10on the ground with 14/127/9.1/1 receiving, though he was slowed by injury throughout the campaign. Junior rushing totals were 233/1,090/4.7/5 and 17/111/6.5/0 catching the ball. 189/857/4.5/5 carrying the ball as a sophomore with 20/195/9.8/1 receiving.
Productive collegiate runner that has shown the ability to carry the load in the past. Instinctive runner with great field vision, patience and a ballcarrier that will pick and chose his spots. Runs with forward lean, quick cutting it back in a small area and displaying some wiggle when the ball is in his hands and the ability to avoid defenders. Has a burst through the hole, keeps his feet moving forward and breaks arm tackles. Works his runs, puts his shoulders into defenders and looks to pick up positive yardage. Solid blocking for the passing game; quick to pick up blitzes and blocks with sound technique. Nice hands out of the backfield and a better receiver than his numbers would dictate. Tough, plays while injured and competitive. Not fast, cannot beat defenders around the corner, nor can he run to daylight. From a production stand point hard not to like this prospect especially with the team he played on early in his collegiate career but a poor forty time will push him down draft boards. Mid Fifth Round.
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2001 Rushing Statistics
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Rushing Yards
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Attempts
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Average per Rush
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Touchdowns
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1060
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222
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4.8
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10
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2001 Receiving Statistics
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Receptions
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Receiving Yards
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Yards Per Reception
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Touchdowns
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15
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137
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9.1
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1
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