Evan Royster Scouting Report

Royster is a good, but not great running back prospect out of Penn State. His biggest strength is that he has no weaknesses but he lacks elite speed, elusiveness and power. Royster is a little taller than the average back, but he does all the little things well. Straight line speed is an issue and he lacks a strong burst through the line of scrimmage. The thing to keep in mind about any running back is that they are born, not coached. It's just a natural ability when it all comes together.

He's a tough back who plays hard and is a great competitor. But NFL coaches will be looking for measurements such as 40 time or the agility drills for him to standout. He's NFL-ready in that he's a good pass blocker, he can diagnose defenses quickly and uses his vision to break off long runs. There are no serious durability issues. He could be a workhorse back, but fits best in a tandem as he's never had more than 205 carries in a season.

Royster projects as a late 2nd round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.