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Ickey Woods (College Stats) - 1988 NFL Draft Pick #31 by CIN

What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for Ickey Woods (1988 NFL Draft)

College: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Position: Running Back

College Stats:

  • Rushing Yards: 1,580 yards
  • Rushing Touchdowns: 17
  • Average Yards per Carry: 5.5
  • Receiving Yards: 300 yards
  • Receiving Touchdowns: 2

Pre-Draft Evaluation:

  • Strengths:
    • Explosive speed and agility, capable of breaking tackles and making defenders miss.
    • Strong lower body, enabling him to push through contact and gain extra yards.
    • Good vision and patience while waiting for blocks to develop.
    • Possesses solid receiving skills out of the backfield, providing versatility in offensive sets.
  • Weaknesses:
    • Limited experience playing at a high level against elite competition, raising concerns about performance consistency.
    • Injury history that could impact durability over a full NFL season.
    • Needs to improve pass protection skills to handle blitzing linebackers and safeties.
  • Overall Impression: Ickey Woods showed tremendous potential during his college career, showcasing his ability to make plays in various situations. His combination of size, speed, and skill made him an attractive prospect for teams looking to bolster their running game in the 1988 NFL Draft.