Chris Rainey Scouting Report |
Chris Rainey - Florida (HT: 5-8⅜ - WT: 180) |
Positives -- Explosive speed, ran the second fastest 40-yard dash of all running backs at the combine and was a world-class sprinter for Florida's track and field team; 2008 All-American 4x100 meter relay sprinter... Has a lethal combination of moves at the second level that make him incredibly
tough to track down and contain in short areas... Runs low, does a good job of dipping his pads while running into contact... Very smooth runner with good hip movement... Has experience returning punts and kicks and even returned a punt for a touchdown this past year... Spent his first three years as a hybrid wide receiver-running back and is adept at running routes out of the backfield or lined up in the slot... A versatile weapon in the mold of former Ole Miss and current Kansas City Chiefs running back Dexter McCluster.
Negatives -- Very small, can get swallowed up by larger defenders... A poor inside runner, really has little to no power and cannot push a pile... Thin frame, doesn't have much bulk... Gets impatient at times and will outrun his blockers... Likely nothing more than a situational back who will contribute on passing downs and as a big-play weapon out of the backfield... Has some character questions, allegedly sent threatening text messages to his ex-girlfriend which became public and was arrested in September 2010 for stalking... Small frame will make him susceptible to injuries... Can get taken down by simple arm tackles... Poor pass blocker, doesn't have the size nor strength to anchor and was typically asked to run routes in passing situations rather than block... Breaks everything to the outside, was able to get to the edge at the college level, but will be much more difficult in the NFL and will likely take a lot of negative yardage plays as a result... Never posted great numbers at Florida, only had 13 career rushing TDs despite seeing extended playing time for four years.
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Combine Results |
Height |
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5083 |
Weight |
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180 |
Arm |
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30¾ |
Hand |
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9½ |
40-Time |
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4.45 |
Vertical |
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36.5 |
Broad |
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10'0" |
Bench Press |
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16 |
Shuttle |
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3.93 |
Cone |
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6.50 |
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At Florida -- (Official School Bio) 2011: Appeared in 12 games, starting ten... Finished the season with 171 carries, 861 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, 31 receptions, 381 yards and two receiving touchdowns... First player in school history to lead the team in rushing yards, receptions, punt return yards and all-purpose yards... Joins Emmitt Smith as only Gators to lead team in rushing and receptions... Had three 100-yard rushing games in a row (119 vs. UAB, 108 vs. Tennessee, 105 at Kentucky)... He was the first UF running back to have three-consecutive 100-yard games since Fred Taylor did it in the final three games of the 1997 season... Blocked his school and SEC record sixth punt against OSU in the Gator Bowl... Had 16 carries for 71 yards and three catches for 31 yards in the Gator Bowl vs. OSU... Collected 90 rushing yards on 15 carries in a victory of Furman... Had a career-high rushing performance against the Gamecocks with 17 attempts for 132 yards with a long of 47 yards... Rushed for 105 yards on 15 carries in the Gators win over Kentucky... Against Kentucky, Jeff Demps (157 yds) and Chris Rainey (105 yards) became the first running back duo to surpass 100 yards in the same game since Rainey (142 yds) and Emmanuel Moody (116 yds) did so against The Citadel in 2008... Against Tennessee, he rushed for 108 yards and caught two passes for 104 yards with an 83-yard TD pass from John Brantley... Rushed 16 times for 119 yards and one TD and had three receptions for 43 yards with a long of 21 yards in the win over UAB... Had 11 carries for 79 yards and a TD off a 14-yard rush in the season opener win over FAU... He also compiled 67 receiving yards off six receptions and a touchdown off a 14-yard pass... He scored a 14-yard rushing TD, had a 14-yard TD reception and returned a blocked punt 22 yards for a TD against FAU and became the first Florida player in school history to score a rushing, receiving and return TD in a single game.
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