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Looking Back at the High School Scouting Reports of Today's Biggest NFL Stars — Brent Sobleski — Bleacher Report
RB Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers
Stars: Two
Scholarship Offers: Four (Michigan State, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Marshall)
Scouting Report: "Bell has the size for the running back position at the major level of competition; however his playing speed will be a concern as he lacks the burst and second gear necessary to break out of the pack for long gains. Lines up as a deep back showing adequate quickness and vision approaching the line of scrimmage; more of a straight line runner with an upright style; must learn to run over his pads when in traffic. ... Flashes limited receiving skills which if they can be developed will improve his value. Bell does not project high at the BCS level of play."
Le'Veon Bell is not the same player today as the one who committed to the Michigan State Spartans out of high school or even the one who ran for 1,793 yards as a junior to warrant a second-round draft selection. He completely reshaped his body and turned himself into the game's premier all-around back.
The original scouting report was right. Bell was a bigger back without a top gear, and he lacked lateral agility. He was rarely asked to be much more than an outlet receiver in the Spartans' run-heavy offensive scheme. Instead, he became a battering ram who carried the ball 382 times during his final season on campus.
Michigan State's official site listed Bell at 237 pounds. He dropped down to 230 pounds by the NFL combine. He's now closer to 225 pounds. The sleeker version of Bell is far superior to the one many saw coming through the ranks.
One key trait came with Bell from Michigan State to the Pittsburgh Steelers: patience. The running back's ability not to panic behind his offensive line and identify the hole makes him special. The difference today is his burst to come through the other side of the hole.
The Steelers also love to utilize Bell out of the backfield. In four seasons, he already caught 227 passes. Alongside quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh features the NFL's best set of triplets.
my two and a half cents
All the way back to high school it looks like his weight brought about his negative remarks. As we know he dropped the weight prior to being drafted and the rest is history. Little bit of irony as Bell is one of the most conditioned players on the team. What hard work will do for a person huh?
Looking Back at the High School Scouting Reports of Today's Biggest NFL Stars — Brent Sobleski — Bleacher Report
RB Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers
Stars: Two
Scholarship Offers: Four (Michigan State, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Marshall)
Scouting Report: "Bell has the size for the running back position at the major level of competition; however his playing speed will be a concern as he lacks the burst and second gear necessary to break out of the pack for long gains. Lines up as a deep back showing adequate quickness and vision approaching the line of scrimmage; more of a straight line runner with an upright style; must learn to run over his pads when in traffic. ... Flashes limited receiving skills which if they can be developed will improve his value. Bell does not project high at the BCS level of play."
Le'Veon Bell is not the same player today as the one who committed to the Michigan State Spartans out of high school or even the one who ran for 1,793 yards as a junior to warrant a second-round draft selection. He completely reshaped his body and turned himself into the game's premier all-around back.
The original scouting report was right. Bell was a bigger back without a top gear, and he lacked lateral agility. He was rarely asked to be much more than an outlet receiver in the Spartans' run-heavy offensive scheme. Instead, he became a battering ram who carried the ball 382 times during his final season on campus.
Michigan State's official site listed Bell at 237 pounds. He dropped down to 230 pounds by the NFL combine. He's now closer to 225 pounds. The sleeker version of Bell is far superior to the one many saw coming through the ranks.
One key trait came with Bell from Michigan State to the Pittsburgh Steelers: patience. The running back's ability not to panic behind his offensive line and identify the hole makes him special. The difference today is his burst to come through the other side of the hole.
The Steelers also love to utilize Bell out of the backfield. In four seasons, he already caught 227 passes. Alongside quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh features the NFL's best set of triplets.
my two and a half cents
All the way back to high school it looks like his weight brought about his negative remarks. As we know he dropped the weight prior to being drafted and the rest is history. Little bit of irony as Bell is one of the most conditioned players on the team. What hard work will do for a person huh?
