Jacques Patrick, RB, Florida State #9
6015, 234, 4.59
Notes: From Orlando, FL. Appeared in 9 games making 1 start, rushing 63-314-5 (5.0 avg.) and caught 6-62, in 2015. Primary backup to Dalvin Cook, appearing in all 13 games, rushed 61-350-4 (5.7 avg.) and caught 4-21, in 2016. Played in 11 games with 9 starts, rushed 134-780-7 (5.6 avg.) and caught 21-171, in 2017; missed some time with torn cartilage in his knee.
Positives: Powerful, upright, straight-line runner with good tackle-breaking strength and very strong legs. Does not go down easily. Can drag tacklers. Excellent balance and determination. Fast for his size. Good hands. Can catch the ball out of the backfield. Strong blocker.
Negatives: Struggles when forced laterally. Is not very creative in space. Has to slow down to cut. A bit stiff and too upright.
Summary: Big, strong, straight-line runner.
