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TOM LOPIENSKI
Position: FB
Class: Sr
School: Notre Dame
Conference: I-A Ind.
Ht., Wt.: 6'0, 246
40 Time: 4.83
Grade: 3.31

BIO: Three-year starter at fullback and saw ex10sive action on special teams. Carried the ball 20 times for 48 yards with one score as a senior. Started nine of 11 games the prior year, posting 10-63 on the ground after 9-18-1 as a sophomore in five starts. Nominal receiving numbers.

POSITIVES: Tough, physical blocker who does the little things well. Jolts opponents displaying strength at the point of attack, does enough to seal the hole and opens space for the ball carrier. Works hard, aggressively attacks opponents and displays some speed in a straight line.

NEGATIVES: Not quick out of his stance or fast into his blocks. Lacks speed around the corner. Average short yardage runner.

ANALYSIS: Marginal athlete and lacks the great upside but his special teams play could garner a spot at the next level.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

2002 Receiving Statistics
Receptions Receiving Yards Yards Per Reception Touchdowns
3 31 10.33 0

2002 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards Attempts Average per Rush Touchdowns
48 20 2.4 1

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