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| CEH was a focal point of LSU's vaunted offense |
The Rundown
Measurables
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 207 lbs (At Combine)
Arm Length: 29"
Hand Size: 9 5/8"
Combine Numbers
40-Yd Dash: 4.60 seconds
Bench Press: 15 reps
Vertical Jump: 39.5"
Broad Jump: 10'3"
3-Cone Drill: DNP
20-Yd Shuttle: DNP
Accomplishments
- Career totals of 2,103 rushing yards and 23 TDs; Averaged an impressive 5.7 yards per carry for career
- Saw a huge uptick in production stepping in as the lead back in 2019
- Put a stamp on the CFP National Championship Game with 164 total yards
- First Team All-SEC (2019)
Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdX7VMOo55Y
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| It would be a mistake to fixate on his 40-yard dash time |
What He Brings to the Table
Contact Balance - CEH is built like a bowling ball, possessing a squatty, compact frame that allows him to regularly win with pad level and fight for extra yards. While not necessarily a thumper, he does not shy away from contact, and continues to drive his legs through tackles to finish runs. His low center of gravity makes him tough to bring down, so good luck trying to wrap him up high.
Short-Area Burst & Agility - Probably his greatest attribute, and certainly the most eye-popping one. CEH has a lethal jump cut and joystick-like change-of-direction, allowing him to navigate through traffic at the LOS with ease. Once he recognizes a running lane, he is able to explode into it and eat up space in a hurry. CEH's quickness also serves him well in the open field, as he has the suddenness to leave tacklers grabbing at air and skirt past ones that take bad pursuit angles.
Vision - He shows great patience in attacking the LOS, and is quick to spot cutback opportunities and cross the flow of the defense. He has a penchant for pressing the line to read the development of his blocking, and possesses the phone-booth moves to duck into and out of narrow running lanes to capitalize on his lane recognition.
Receiving Skills - CEH flashes nuance as a route-runner out of the backfield, allowing him to be an asset on 3rd down. He gets into his breaks quickly, and works to sell routes and create effective separation against coverage. In addition to being able to run a more diverse route tree than just swing and option routes, he also appears to have soft hands, and seldom fights the ball when reeling in passes.
Areas Of Potential Concern
Long Speed - CEH has outstanding start-stop ability, but does not possess an elite second gear to break off long TD runs. While he can force misses to get bigger gains, defenders caught him from behind on several occasions. This was evidenced by his 40-yard dash time.
Pass Protection - He has shown himself to be a willing pass protector, but does not have the sand in his pants to be confidently relied on for blitz pickup. He would probably be better served working as a safety valve rather than as an extra blocker on 3rd down.
Projection - Only lacking in home-run speed, CEH is a well-polished RB with no glaring weaknesses, and has the competitive drive one loves to see in the position. He looks the part of a starter at the next level, but should be able to immediately contribute as a 3rd down back if a team already has an established #1. His measurables don't fit the bill of a Seahawks RB, but his skill set is tough to pass up. He would also hedge against the currently uncertain future of Chris Carson (Contract year) and Rashaad Penny (Coming off an ACL tear with additional knee damage). I can't see CEH lasting past the middle of the 2nd.
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