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Larry Ned | HB | San Diego St. | Mountain West Conference
Selected by Oakland Raiders in round 6, pick 25 (197 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
5'10½ 219 4.62 3.22
One of the nation's most proficient running backs last season and a productive collegian that has been the main ballcarrier or shared the starting role each of the past four seasons. All-Conference selection as a senior when he ran for 311/1,549/5.0/15 and caught 16/138/8.6/0. Struggled through an injury-plagued junior campaign and totaled 139/357/2.6/6, catching 6/23/3.8/6 in only six games. Led the team in rushing as a redshirt sophomore when his numbers on the ground were 162/894/5.5/11 and receiving totals were 13/161/10.5/0. Posted 762 yards rushing his first year on the active roster.

Smart, aggressive runner that gives top effort. Sees the field, follows blocks and finds the running lanes. Patient, waits for the holes to develop and keeps his feet moving forward. Sets up defenders and makes them miss, while also showing deceptive strength in his lower body. Displays the ability to adjust off the initial hit and stay on his feet. Overall running lacks speed and explosion, not fast enough to turn the corner and plays a bit upright. Not the flashiest or prettiest back but gives a lot of effort and competes hard which will get him noticed in camp next year. Free Agent.

2001 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards Attempts Average per Rush Touchdowns
1549 311 5 15

2001 Receiving Statistics
Receptions Receiving Yards Yards Per Reception Touchdowns
16 138 8.6 0

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