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Grading System
ARTOSE PINNER
Position: HB
Class: Sr
School: Kentucky
Conference: SEC
Ht., Wt.: 5'10, 229
40 Time: 4.63
Grade: 3.59

Selected by Detroit Lions
Round 4, pick 2 (99 overall)
BIO: All-Conference selection as a senior after posting career numbers carrying the ball 283 times for 1,414 yards with 13 scores and catching 37 passes for 264 yards and a pair of scores. Started three games as a junior totaling 100-441-4 on the ground with 12-115-0 as a pass catcher. Spent his initial two seasons in the program at fullback. Fractured an ankle during the Senior Bowl and may not be ready to play until May.

POSITIVES: Quick footed runner who may have come into his own as a senior. Immediately finds the running lanes, bounces it to the outside and eludes defenders. Squirms through the traffic, keeps his feet off the initial hit and breaks tackles picking up extra yardage. Aggressive and puts his shoulders down into defenders working his runs. Solid receiver out of the backfield.

NEGATIVES: Not fast or one that runs to daylight. Also not explosive through the hole.

ANALYSIS: Good sized interior back with solid running skills who will fight for playing time at the next level once healthy.

PROJECTION: Early Fourth Round

2002 Receiving Statistics
Receptions Receiving Yards Yards Per Reception Touchdowns
37 264 7.14 2

2002 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards Attempts Average per Rush Touchdowns
1414 283 5 13

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