Chris Ogbonnaya SELECTED BY: Rams Round 7 (2)

SI Grade 3.32 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Started 13 games as a senior and posted 74/373/4, while adding 46/540/3 as a pass catcher. Junior totals included 26/66/2 on the ground, with receiving numbers of 21/204, when he appeared in 13 games.

POSITIVES: Nice-sized ball carrier just hitting his stride on the football field. Turns it up the field and consistently runs north/south. Keeps his feet driving on contact, puts his shoulders into defenders, and breaks tackles to pick up yardage off initial contact. Displays quickness in a small area, effectively follows blocks and works runs hard. Solid pass catcher who extends to make the reception away from his frame. Strong blocker who squares into opponents and anchors at the point in pass protection.

NEGATIVES: Does not show the ability to cut back quickly against the grain or elude defenders. Runs a bit tall. Cannot turn the corner.

ANALYSIS: Ogbonnaya is a large ball carrier with good strength and better-than-average quickness. His pass catching skills could be the key to making a roster at the next level, and Ogbonnaya should get better the more on-the-field experience he receives.

PROJECTION: Sixth/Seventh Round