Eagles Select Pitt RB Dion Lewis (Rd.5, No.149)

With the 149th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select Pitt RB Dion Lewis. Lewis is a quick, compact running back who can make defenders miss but may lack the pure size and power to become a full-time starter in the NFL. Probably finds a home as a change-of-pace back but still must develop as a receiver and pass blocker in order to be relied upon on third downs. Shows patience and vision behind the line, senses creases and cutback lanes and can shake tacklers in traffic and in space but needs to do a better job of getting vertical at times. Can break arm tackles and is crafty in a crowd.

Source: NFL.com

 

Can he block? Can he return? I wonder how Shady feels about this?

 

It's his former teammate, I'm sure he's happy being that this guy is only a 3rd down back at best.

 

I went to Middle School with this kid. He was nasty in football back then and i hope he does well in the NFL.

 

149th pick? I'm happy with this.

 

He doesn't have HR speed, but he is shifty and can make people miss, should do well with 5-10 touches a game.