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“He’s going to get in there and knock you around with protection. “I have confidence in myself. He is not shifty like Swift but can spin off would-be tacklers. Gurley scored two touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers to bring his career total to 62 rushing touchdowns. I’d say he’s looked natural at the new position through the first eight practices, which helps his case.

From the mailbag. Elijah Esaias Holyfield (born November 30, 1997) is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He ran for 1,018 yards and 7 touchdowns whereas averaging 6.Four yards per carry. Holyfield’s combine performance did little to prove his doubters wrong, as he unfortunately made headlines for his slow 40-yard dash time of 4.78 seconds.
I think maybe Holyfield has bulked up too much; he definitely doesn’t have the jump cut he use have. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. At Georgia’s Pro Day on Wednesday, the storyline remained the same. He wanted to enhance that point at Georgia’s professional day final month however as a substitute was even slower at 4.81 seconds. The 40 occasions have been so gradual that some draft projections say Holyfield’s greatest hope could also be to be picked within the sixth or seven rounds or be invited to camp as a free agent. “Elijah is going to be a great pro, Elijah brings a lot to a team, he brings a toughness, he brings a demeanor about him, he loves to work,” Smart said. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Holyfield is not considered a speed back, but he’s not a goal-line bruiser either.

He’s out to prove to everybody, all the doubters at least, he’s out to prove to them that he can play.”, Edwards added, “Elijah Holyfield is someone who just looks hungry at all times. It’s understanding where we are. “I’ve heard 4.6, but I’ve heard 4.8 to 4.7,” Holyfield said regarding what numbers he’s heard on his unofficial 40 time from Pro Day. Holyfield said it wasn’t an easy decision to enter the draft . “He was the last guy off the field every day here, catching extra balls,” continued Smart. I think people are making too much out of Holyfield’s 40 time … Either way, I’m glad out of Athens and we don’t have to face him again this season.

There will be another live contact period this week, but the first time the 2020 Eagles will truly go live in an uncontrolled environment will be in a regular-season game, when the mistakes are amplified. Sad.

Holyfield mentioned it wasn’t a simple resolution to enter the draft . Killins has the advantage of versatility over Holyfield. … It’s a lot of pressure that’s involved vs. getting out there and just telling him to pin your ears back and run, and you see a lot of guys like that even play faster.”. “I might not run the fastest 40 in the world, but I can play football better than a lot of people. Together, he and Swift both topped the 1,000 yard mark, wearing defenses down with a combination of speed and strength.

McCaffrey is more talented. For Elijah Holyfield, the former Georgia running back and son of boxing great Evander Holyfield, stakes are higher than most. ATHENS, Ga. — The worry of the unknown pushed working again Elijah Holyfield into the NFL draft as a substitute of returning for his senior season at Georgia. The 5-foot-8 back out of Central Florida has taken almost as many reps at wide receiver as he has at running back. Former Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield patiently waited his turn in Athens, spending two seasons in the shadows of Nick Chubb and Sony Michel. “I thought leaving UGA was the best decision for me,” Holyfield said at the NFL Scouting Combine a few weeks ago. ATHENS, Ga. — The fear of the unknown pushed running back Elijah Holyfield into the NFL draft instead of returning for his senior season at Georgia. Scale of 1 to 10. EH should have stayed at UGA his final year. Patriots team chaplain, 'character coach' resigns amid Kraft scandal, Sohi: Here's the harsh truth about LeBron and the Lakers, Report: Free agent WR Demaryius Thomas arrested for felony vehicular assault, Bryce Harper news made the internet lose its mind, Elijah Holyfield raised more questions than answers with his 40-yard dash time at the combine. Chiefs sign Le’Veon Bell 2 days after release from Jets Really liked it. Paul Domowitch explores the challenges Maddox will face against bigger receivers. “It shows I have quick feet,” Holyfield said when asked what his game film says about him. Even though Tuesday was essentially a walk-through, there were plenty of observations to be made. Nickell Robey-Coleman has been teammates with both Carson Wentz and Jared Goff. Holyfield (5-10, 217) overcame his lack of speed with his strong, punishing running style last season. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Colorado synogogue bomb plot: Man pleads guility to hate crime and arson charges, America's most successful employee-owned companies. As a recruit he was faster than the time he ran at the combine. While running back Elijah Holyfield impressed Thursday with 26 reps on the bench press at the NFL Scouting Combine, his 40-yard dash runs on … (Getty). Whether Mills at safety will be sufficient enough for the Eagles to win games was near the top of the list going into camp for me. Georgia (NCAA) Woodward Academy (HS) Pos RB; Height 5-11; Weight 215; Evaluation; Timeline; Prospect Info. — The fear of the unknown pushed running back Elijah Holyfield into the NFL draft instead of returning for his senior season at Georgia. His form looked stiff, and it’s possible the pressure and the rigors of the combine played an impact on his performance. We will have updates here as things develop, but right now - Saturday's top-3 matchup - a battle for king of the SEC - is still on, just with Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian at the reigns for the Tide. His 26 reps on the bench press were the third-most among running backs. “I’m a man who likes to play soccer, not all the opposite stuff that comes with it,” he mentioned. 2 pick in the 2017 draft compare? He was the final man off the sphere daily right here. On Wendesday, Holyfield shed some light on the deciding factor leading to his declaring for the NFL Draft. I believed it will be a greater resolution for me to go to the NFL.”.

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I can play soccer.

Right? Holyfield hopes the traits he inherited from his father, former four-time boxing champion Evander Holyfield — toughness, nice stability, off-the-charts work ethic — will overcome the large detrimental that now overshadows his draft outlook. He brings toughness, he brings a demeanor about him.

He doesn’t make guys miss much in the open field, usually because he is the one initiating contact, but at the LOS he is sneaky agile. After the game, he said the advice from his father was “trust your speed.”. Jeff McLane offers his recap of Tuesday’s practice, which includes depth-chart analysis and some notes on assistant coaches.Be sure to study up on McLane’s observations from Monday’s practice, too. In 2018, Holyfield took 159 carries for 1,018 yards and 7 touchdowns. Look at McCaffrey’s Combine stats and profile. A significant amount of roster shuffling, practice time, and depth-chart sorting will happen between now and then, and the unorthodox offseason without OTAs, minicamp, and preseason games exacerbates it.