Rajaan Bennett | RB
Scouts Grade
75
Hometown Powder Springs, GA
High School McEachern High School
Position rank RB # 108
Height 5'11"
Weight 208 lbs.
Vertical Jump 38.2"
40-yd dash 4.76
20-yd shuttle 4.39
Power back
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Last Updated: 12/2/2009 Data provided by Scouts, Inc.
Evaluation / Notes On the Trail / Features
Status
Undeclared
Evaluation
Bennett is a back with a good combination of size and downhill burst. Has a very thick build, particularly through his hips and lower-body. A guy who could carry the load at the next level, remain durable and wear down a defense. Can see and hit the cutback decisively. Shows good downhill burst out of his cuts. Can pick and dart through the seams and has good lateral footwork/jump-cut skill for his size. While he lacks great top-end he shows he can change gears and elude defenders through traffic into the second level. Shows better than adequate lateral burst stretching outside as well. However, we feel he will struggle eluding faster pursuing lateral defenders at the next level and his production will stem from his good between the tackles bursts and yards after contact. Is a sturdy runner with a good base and low center of gravity. Lowers the shoulder, keeps his legs driving through the pile and bounces off a lot of initial contact; we would have liked to have seen a bit more explosiveness for his size though. Overall, Bennett lacks great speed and elusiveness but we like his physical tools and skill set as a future load-back at the major college level. A guy who could frustrate a defense with his shiftiness and wear it down eventually with his good combination of size and downhill burst. Has the hands and potential blocking skills to be an every down back. Expect recruiting to heat up, particularly with a breakout senior season.