Height: 6-2
Weight: 268
40: 4.78
Year: 4Sr
Shane Bannon
School: Yale
Position: FB
Bio: Two year starter that lined up at fullback and tight end. Totaled 13/122 catching the ball as a senior. Carried the ball twice as a junior.
Positive: Tough, grind it out lead blocker with a one dimensional game. Displays good movement skills, quick out to the second level and squares into linebackers, removing them from the action. Blocks with an aggressive attitude, strong and easily controls defenders once engaged at the point of attack. Can hit a moving target, constantly stays square and moves well in the open field. Works hard to finish blocks.
Negative: Lacks top agility must do a better job bending his knees. Does not show natural pass catching hands. Minimally effective as an offensive threat.
Analysis: Bannon is a one dimensional blocker yet very effective in that role. He offers ability as a lead blocking fullback or can be used as a blocking tight end in short yardage situations. Bannon could get looks late in the draft and make a roster as a backup fullback or third tight end.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 247
40: 4.87
Year: 4Sr
Shaun Chapas
School: Georgia
Position: FB
Bio: Part-time starter the past three years. Senior rushing totals included 15/44/2 with 5 catches. Junior numbers included 7/45/1 with 9/50/1 as a receiver.
Positive: Hardworking lead blocker minimally productive as an offensive threat. Strong at the point, stays square, and easily controls defenders once engaged in a block. Displays good blocking vision, bends his knees, and anchors in pass protection. Very aggressive in all aspects of the game and attacks assignments. Adequate receiver out of the backfield.
Negative: Possesses minimal speed and quickness. Slow getting out into pass routes. Lacks footwork and adjustment as a pass protector.
Analysis: Chapas is a reliable lead blocker with enough size and skill to be a second fullback on an NFL roster.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 245
40: 4.71
Year: 4Sr
Charles Clay
School: Tulsa
Position: FB
Bio: Three-year starter who posted 43/526/7 receiving and 39/530/5 rushing as a senior. Had 39/530/5 receiving and 63/236/7 rushing as a junior. Posted career-high receiving numbers of 69/1024/7 as a freshman.
Positive: Versatile college skill player with no true position at the next level. Catches the ball with his hands and effectively makes receptions in stride. Very quick transitioning from catching the ball to running after the reception. Displays strong hands, nicely adjusts to the errant throw, and can pull the fastball from the air. Displays a burst of speed carrying the ball. Gives effort blocking.
Negative: Displays marginal quickness. Not a strong blocker or one that finishes off defenders.
Analysis: Clay was productive in all facets of the game on the college level yet lacks the height to be a tight end and the size to be a true lead blocker. He has enough skill and versatility to make it as a backup fullback in a West Coast offense.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 235
40: 4.81
Year: 5Sr
Kevin Cooper
School: Tennessee
Position: FB
Bio: Three-year starter who caught 7 passes for 43 yards as a senior while accumulating no rushing statistics. Carried the ball just once as a junior with 12/110/1 as a receiver.
Positive: Underrated and relatively athletic blocker who's been solid on the college level. Bends his knees, has good quickness, and shows terrific blocking vision. Redirects to linebackers on the second level, moves well on his feet, and seals opponents from the action. Solid receiver out of the backfield.
Negative: Lacks the strength to finish off blocks. Not an offensive threat. Average speed and ability on the second level.
Analysis: Cooper is a competitive lead blocker who does the little things well. He lacks the top size/speed numbers for the next level yet would be an effective backup in a West Coast or timing system.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 230
40: 4.81
Year: 4Sr
Patrick DiMarco
School: South Carolina
Position: FB
Bio: Part-time starter the past three seasons lining up at both fullback and tight end. Senior receiving totals included 15/147/3 after 14/78/1 as a junior. Carried the ball just 10 times the past two seasons.
Positive: Hardworking lead blocker with poor size/speed numbers. Fires off the snap, displays excellent vision, and gives effort blocking. Keeps his head on a swivel, displays good awareness, and breaks down well, blocking with leverage. Squares into defenders and removes them from the action. Solid receiver who nicely adjusts to the errant throw and looks the ball into his hands. Consistently finds the open spot in the defense and comes back to the ball to make himself an available target.
Negative: Marginal strength at the point of attack. Not a true finisher as a lead blocker. Marginal quickness and speed in his game.
Analysis: DiMarco was a serviceable player on the college level who was productive in several aspects of the game. He lacks the athleticism to be anything other than a backup in the NFL and must make his mark on special teams.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 227
40: 4.73
Year: 5Sr
Stanley Havili
School: USC
Position: FB
Bio: Four-year starter who finished with 26/166/1 rushing and 32/396/2 receiving as a senior. Junior numbers included 21/138 rushing and 22/298/2 as a receiver.
Positive: Athletic but undersized fullback who has a lot of talent. Displays good vision, football instincts and movement skills. Quickly gets out front of running backs to create space and can adjust to linebackers on the second level. Works to get a pad on defenders and opens up running lanes. Attacks blocking assignments and gives effort. Works runs and shows the ability to quickly get through the hole carrying the ball. Solid receiver and extends to make the reception away from his frame.
Negative: Lacks dominant strength and struggles to finish blocks. Not a powerful runner who can move the pile in short-yardage situations.
Analysis: Havili was very productive at USC the past four seasons and has versatility as a fullback. He lacks the size and strength to be a true lead blocker but could be very effective in a West Coast offense.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 257
40: 5.06
Year: 4Jr
Henry Hynoski
School: Pittsburgh
Position: FB
Bio: Two-year starter who totaled 12/34 on the ground as a senior, adding 25/174/1 as a receiver. Sophomore rushing totals included 24/107/4.
Positive: Large lead-blocking fullback with a one dimensional game. Displays good vision, squares into defenders, and turns them from the action. Strong at the point of attack, removes linebackers from plays, and works hard until the whistle blows. Bends his knees and plays with leverage.
Negative: Lacks speed, quickness and cannot create space for ball carriers. Fights the ball as a receiver and does not have soft hands. Lacks agility and struggles to finish blocks.
Analysis: Hynoski is a limited player with marginal size/speed numbers yet a prospect that could be a reserve fullback in a power running offense.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 248
40: 4.91
Year: 4Sr
Owen Marecic
School: Stanford
Position: FB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his freshman season. Played fullback and linebacker as a senior. Rushing totals last season included 23/46/5 with receiving numbers of 9/75 and tackling numbers of 51/5.5/2. Junior rushing totals included 8/15/4 with 8/132/1 as a receiver.
Positive: Tough, hard-nosed player who does the little things well. Plays heads-up football, helps the quarterback sell ball fakes and shows great awareness on the field. Bends his knees, breaks down well, and can get around tackle as a lead blocker. Strong enough to turn defenders from the action or stays square to engulf opponents. Solid receiver who nicely adjusts and looks the ball into his hands. Remains disciplined with coverage assignments at linebacker, effectively diagnoses the action, and stacks well against the run.
Negative: Lacks overall quickness and speed. Cannot create space for running backs. Marginal offensive threat.
Analysis: Marecic is a throwback who played two ways as a senior and gets the most from his ability. He's a hard-nosed football player who may never be a star but will help an NFL roster in a variety of ways.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 239
40: 4.81
Year: 5Sr
Brett Morse
School: Iowa
Position: FB
Bio: Three-year starter used primarily as a lead blocker. Carried the ball just four times for 10 yards last season while adding 8/54/1 as a pass catcher. Junior totals included 35 yards rushing.
Positive: Hard-working lead blocker who does the little things well. Accelerates off the line into blocks, jolts defenders at the point of attack, and knocks them from their angle to clear the running lanes. Quickly picks up stunts or blitzes in pass protection, gets a pad on defenders, and knocks them away from the quarterback. Displays good blocking vision and works hard to finish the play.
Negative: Rarely used as part of the offensive game plan. Struggles redirecting to linebackers on the second level.
Analysis: Morse is a workhorse at lead blocker and does the little things well. Unlikely to get drafted, he could make the roster as a backup fullback who also excels on special teams.
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 238
40: 4.83
Year: 5Sr
Fred Munzenmaier
School: Georgia
Position: FB
Bio: Reserve lead blocker the past two seasons rarely used in the offensive game plan. Senior rushing totals included 16/25 with 10/67/1 as a receiver. Junior rushing totals included 10/36/2.
Positive: Hardworking lead blocker who does the little things well. Plays with good knee bend, breaks down well, and shows terrific vision and instincts. Gives effort blocking, strong at the point, and turns defenders from the action. Anchors in pass protection. Has good quickness and immediately gets out of the backfield into pass routes. Adequate receiver who nicely adjusts to the errant throw and extends to make the reception away from his frame.
Negative: Possesses minimal speed. Marginally effective carrying the ball. Struggles turning the corner to create space for ball carriers.
Analysis: Munzenmaier was the number two fullback at Georgia but is a legitimate NFL prospect who was overshadowed due to the circumstances. He possesses the size, strength, and instincts to make a roster for a team that keeps two lead blockers.
Height: 5-10.5
Weight: 240
40: 4.75
Year: 4Sr
Anthony Sherman
School: Connecticut
Position: FB
Bio: Three-year starter at fullback that posted receiving numbers of 11/127/1 as a senior, while also carrying the ball four times. Posted a career-best 26 receptions for 270 receiving yards as a sophomore.
Positive: Athletic lead blocker that does the little things well. Displays terrific blocking vision, stays with assignments, and attacks opponents. Picks up stunts or twists, squares into defenders and takes the from the action. Displays the ability to get out to the second level and block in motion. Accelerates into blocks and removes opponents from the action. Displays a burst of speed in his game. Solid receiver out of the backfield, extends his hands, and looks the ball in.
Negative: Marginal threat carrying the ball. Not a dominant lead blocker on the inside.
Analysis: Sherman is an athletic lead blocker who has the potential to grow into a starter at the next level once he completes his game. Will have an opportunity to play as a rookie on passing downs, where he will be used as both blocker and receiver.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 236
40: 4.71
Year: 5Sr
Brad Taylor
School: Baylor
Position: FB
Bio: Part-time player the past two seasons. Started five games as a senior and posted career receiving numbers of 20/269/2. Used at both fullback and tight end for Baylor.
Positive: Athletic prospect who was minimally productive in college. Breaks down well, bends his knees, and plays with leverage. Strong at the point and controls opponents on blocking assignments. Solid pass catcher who extends his hands to make the reception away from his frame.
Negative: Displays marginal quickness in his game. Rarely used in Baylor's spread offense. Never a full-time blocker.
Analysis: Taylor is a size/speed prospect who could fit in as a backup fullback in a West Coast offense.