Draft Hidden Gem - Zach Line
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:39 pm
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1540 ... [deleted]/page/4
To succeed in the NFL as a fullback, you have to be able to do a number of things for a team. Fullbacks can no longer just be a big body and block for the running back.
They now need to be able to run the ball and act as a receiver to go along with their blocking prowess. That is what makes SMU's Zach Line such an intriguing prospect heading into the NFL draft. He's got the vision, speed and hands of a running back, but the body of a fullback.
Line certainly won't be a high draft pick come April, but he will absolutely come in and contribute for a team right away.
To succeed in the NFL as a fullback, you have to be able to do a number of things for a team. Fullbacks can no longer just be a big body and block for the running back.
They now need to be able to run the ball and act as a receiver to go along with their blocking prowess. That is what makes SMU's Zach Line such an intriguing prospect heading into the NFL draft. He's got the vision, speed and hands of a running back, but the body of a fullback.
Line certainly won't be a high draft pick come April, but he will absolutely come in and contribute for a team right away.