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Grading System
JERRY BEARD
Position: HB
Class: Sr
School: Appa. St.
Conference: Southern
Ht., Wt.: 5'10½, 205
40 Time: 4.62
Grade: 3.03

BIO: Second-team All-Conference selection in 2002 after totaling 176-876-7 on the ground, while catching 8-90-3 over 12 games. Rushed for 145-574-1 as a junior with a career high, 182-855-6 in 2000. Cousin of 49er's running back Garrison Hearst.

POSITIVES: Tough, smart runner always working to pick up positive yardage. Patient, sees the field and finds the open space and displays the ability him to pick and slide through the traffic. Quick through the hole, works to set up blocks and keeps his feet moving up the field. Not active as a receiver but displays adequate hands when the ball is thrown in his direction.

NEGATIVES: Lacks the ideal size-speed numbers, the abilities to run outside tackle and does not display much versatility.

ANALYSIS: Really not outstanding in any aspect of his game which makes it difficult for him at the next level.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

2002 Receiving Statistics
Receptions Receiving Yards Yards Per Reception Touchdowns
8 90 11.25 3

2002 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards Attempts Average per Rush Touchdowns
876 176 4.98 7

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