Grading System

BRANDON PAYNE

Position: HB Class: Sr School: Akron Conference: MAC Ht., Wt.: 5'10, 200 40 Time: 4.65 Grade: 2.86

BIO: Starting feature runner early in his career before suffering a major knee injury midway through the 2001 campaign. Only 97 carries last season for 456 yards with seven TDs after 101-498-6 in five games as a junior. Prior numbers were 220-1,062-13, and 208-845-13 as a red-shirt sophomore and freshman, respectively. Used as both a receiver and kick returner early in his career. POSITIVES: Instinctive runner still recovering from the knee injury suffered as a junior. Runs with forward lean, keeps his feet moving up the field and displays excellent vision, working to finish his runs. Stays on his feet, strong for his size and displays adequate footwork in a small area. Solid pass catcher who adjusts to the errant throw and grabs the reception away from his body. NEGATIVES: Neither fast nor explosive and running lacks elusiveness. Does not pick up yardage off initial contact. ANALYSIS: Looked like a serviceable back prior to his knee injury but displayed only a fraction of his prior skills as a senior, coming off the knee surgery. PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

2002 Receiving Statistics
Receptions	Receiving Yards	Yards Per Reception	Touchdowns
38	380	10	0

2002 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards	Attempts	Average per Rush	Touchdowns
456	96	4.75	7