{"id":4389,"date":"2023-01-04T22:02:46","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T03:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=4389"},"modified":"2023-01-04T22:05:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T03:05:06","slug":"rookie-dameon-pierce-looks-to-top-the-1000-yard-mark-draft-insiders-2022-yearbook-scouting-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/rookie-dameon-pierce-looks-to-top-the-1000-yard-mark-draft-insiders-2022-yearbook-scouting-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Rookie Dameon Pierce Looks to Top the 1000 yard Mark – Draft Insiders’ 2022 Yearbook Scouting Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rookie Dameon Pierce Looks to Top the 1000 yard Mark\"\"<\/h3>\n

Dameon Pierce – Draft Insiders’ Yearbook Scouting Report \u2013 March 2022<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Three Rookie Runners Push for 1000-yard Campaigns in 2022 Season Finale<\/h4>\n

Three rookie running backs this season, Dameon Pierce, Kenneth Walker and Tyler Allgeier all have a chance to earn the 1000 yard\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 USA Today Photo<\/strong>
\nrushing mark this season with a strong closing game.<\/p>\n

Pierce has had an outstanding rookie campaign with 220 carries for 939 yards, a 4.27 yard average and 4TDs. He also adds 30 receptions for 165 yards and 1 TD entering his final game at Indianapolis. It is even more amazing that he has accomplished this with the team with the worst record in the league at this point of the season. He was one of the few shining performers for the Texans who once again with select in the top five draft choices and possibly the first overall selection with a loss at Indianapolis this Sunday.<\/p>\n

Pierce’s scouting report from March 2022 is below and listed as one of our most underrated offensive players in the draft class.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walker has been instrumental in the Seahawks run for the playoffs this season, becoming their feature back with game breaking speed to change games. He enters his final contest with 936 yards on 199 carries for a 4.7 yard average and 7 TDs. He faces the Rams this week at home, hoping to pass the 1000 yard. Allgeier has 900 yards on 186 carries for a 4.8 yard average and 3 TDs. He faces the Bucs at home this week and it will take a 100 yard performance to hit the coveted mark.<\/p>\n

The last time three rookie running backs topped the 1000-yard rushing mark was the NFL 2008 season. That year runners, Matt Forte, Chris Johnson and Steve Slaton all topped the 1200-yard rushing mark.<\/p>\n

Dameon Pierce \u2013 Draft Insiders\u2019 Scouting Report \u2013 March 2022<\/em><\/h4>\n

Dameon Pierce #27 – 5-9, 220\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Florida – Sp. 4.60
\nNFL Comparison: Mark Ingram \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rating 72<\/h4>\n

Short compact two-year starter has been a consistent performer in the Gators\u2019 pro-style offense. Low based back with good initial quickness, the speed to hit a hole and get outside. Fine vision and knows how to read and follow his blocks with sound decision making. Quickness to jump cut and string a few moves together. Good lower body power to break tackles with the speed through the hole to make plays and move the pile. Rarely goes down at first contact. Finishes with good body lean to make extra yardage. Displays reliable hands as a receiver and improved throughout his career. Runs the route tree with good patterns and initial coverage reads. Effective on screen passes and moves decisively up field after securing the catch. Needs to find soft spots in zones better and become a primary outlet receiver. Maxed out frame and probably at a good weight to run inside. Adept at seeing even a small crease and slipping through it quickly. Capable of handling a lot of touches. Size may be a liability when it comes to pass protection in the NFL, though definitely tough enough to make the step up and face a backer. At the NFL Combine, he came in at under 5\u201910\u201d and 218 lbs. Ran a 4.59 time and did 21 reps. Added a 34.5\u201d VL and a 9\u201911\u201d BJ. Marginal career production. Shows adequate top end speed with the quick acceleration to get to the 2nd level with the creativity to hit openings and running lanes. As a receiver, shows developing skills to press in time for 3rd down role. Tough blocker with makeup to face up with backers after further technique work. Probably top 150–<\/strong>200 prospect and capable of being a quality starter, 1A or 3rd down back. Obscure well rounded prospect with the talent to fill a key, though limited role early in an offense. Talent to become solid surprise. Honest runner whose best football is ahead of him and a bargain on the 3rd day of the process.<\/p>\n

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