David Wilson Scouting Report RB VA Tech Hokies

This is our David Wilson Scouting report the blazing running back from Virginia Tech. He could have the fastest 40 yard dash at the combine.

Measruables

5’10 206 pounds, 30.25 inch arms, 9 3/8 inch hands

4.49 forty yard dash, 41 inch vertical jump, 132 inch broad jump, 7.09 3 cone drill, 4.12 20 yard shuttle, 11.59 60 yard shuttle.

Wilson was a top performer in the vertical jump, broad jump, and the two shuttle drills.

Stats (CFB Stats)

2010:

2011:

Pros–Speed, speed, and more speed…Runs with more power than you would expect. Really has a lot of confidence in himself, is extremely productive… Talks the talk, but walks the walk. Well-liked by teammates…good vision, better size than a lot of speed backs…Return ability…breaks arm tackles…excellent in the screen game

Cons–Can he handle an NFL work load at just about 200 pounds? Will he be Chris Johnson or Felix Jones? Jahvid Best? Hasn’t had as much success running between tackles as he is on the outside…Hokies Running backs haven’t had a ton of success at the N.F.L. level. Why? Good question…doesn’t set up blocks particularly well…can he block blitzes well?

Player comparison--Jahvid Best, Lions

Projected round: 2nd round

 NFLmocks preseason bio

Tech’s best big-play threat and the focal point of the 2011 offensive attack. A Percy Harvin-type who returns kicks, lines up in the slot, and out of the backfield. Was the third-string back last year but still put up 619 yards (5.5/carry) and 5 rushing TDs. Chipped in four TD receptions and two kicks returned for TDs. Deceptively strong and apparently unstoppable in the spring. Tech didn’t start efficiently using him until mid-season in 2010, but he was arguably the best player on the team at that point. His stock should explode this year.

This kid could be a breakout star in 2011, and it would not shock me to see him lead the conference in rushing. That often happens when a productive backup takes over for a very productive back like Ryan Williams. I have seen in  countless times, over and over again. I love running backs who can split out wide and be every down backs. That gives an offense so much versatility. I think he will need a huge year to leave early, but he is a top of the line NFL prospect for the next couple of years. I mentioned he is a three down contributor earlier, but I think he is four down. He is also a fantastic return man. Simply put–he is a playmaker and could be the best overall player on Virginia Tech’s roster.

Final Thoughts

David Wilson is a very fast running back prospect who has decent size and has shown to be more durable than players of this ilk.  You hope that Wilson can develop into an Ahamad Bradshaw player and is not a Felix Jones kind of player. His speed is obviously excellent and his production is absolutely wonderful. He’s also getting stronger by the year and has shown he is durable and is handling the load at Virginia Tech (Best had 141 carries his final season-Wilson already has 145 through 8 games). His return ability ( and potential to go the distance on any play) make him an enticing N.F.L. prospect and a player who will be drafted as early as  late  day 1, or definitely on day two if he declares.

Video

vs Clemson (JMPASQ-check him/her out for all of your video needs)

Highlights (techsideline youtube)