Grading System

SANTONIO BEARD

Position: HB Class: Underclassman School: Alabama Conference: SEC Ht., Wt.: 5'11½, 222 40 Time: 4.56 Grade: 3.41

BIO: Junior entry second on the team in rushing last season carrying the ball 165 times for 811 yards and 12 scores in six starts. Played in eight games as a red-shirt sophomore posting 77-633-4 on the ground. Sat out the 2000 season after dislocating his shoulder following spring practice. POSITIVES: Nice-sized interior runner with solid ball carrying instincts. Smooth and fluid about the field, patient and finds the small openings in a defense. Will pick and slide through the traffic, bounces it around piles and works his runs. Aggressive and drives his shoulders into opponents picking up yardage off initial contact. NEGATIVES: Though he displays some skill outside of tackle not fast enough to turn the corner, lacks quickness and not an elusive runner who creates if things break down. Also finishes plays easing out of bounds of occasion. ANALYSIS: Offers innate skill but needs a lot more experience and has yet to prove he can be the feature runner for a team. PROJECTION: Early Seventh Round

2002 Receiving Statistics
Receptions	Receiving Yards	Yards Per Reception	Touchdowns
5	74	14.8	0

2002 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards	Attempts	Average per Rush	Touchdowns
811	165	4.92	12