Running Back Lamar Miller is one of five Miami Hurricane players to declare early for the 2012 NFL Draft. At 5-11, 212 pounds, Miller ran 227 times for 1,272 yards (5.6 yard average) with nine touchdowns this past season.Strengths:
- Has nice vision in finding the hole and makes one big cut to get out into space - used on a lot of toss plays
- Great burst and top-notch acceleration when he finds the hole, often resulting in five to ten yard runs, and occasionally longer
- Has breakaway speed once he's in the open field - former track star who may run in the 4.3 range
- Size and experience in being an every-down back this past year
- Agile in making cuts and can stop on the dime
- Shakes off arm tackles really well and is above average overall in breaking tackles
- Falls forward and always keeps his legs churning - high effort and good balance
Weaknesses:
- Can get happy feet at times and needs to show more patience in making cuts
- Has good hands, but is not overly elusive after the catch like he is on running plays
- Needs to show more consistency as a pass blocker
- Coming out after his redshirt sophomore season at Miami and may be a bit unproven over a long period of time
Overall:
Miller should be a second round pick and will be in the conversation of the second best running back in the draft behind Alabama's Trent Richardson. Could have proven himself a bit more with one more year in college to become a first round pick, but it is understandable for his leaving Miami after the school's allegations this year. Fits a zone-blocking scheme, has a lot of upside, and reminds a bit of a bigger Steve Slaton during his rookie season with Houston.
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