Big Board ranking: #84
Positional ranking: #9
Overview
Position: RB
College: Auburn
Class: Junior
Age: 21
Measurables
Height: 5’11 5/8”
Weight: 210 lbs.
Arm length: 32”
Hand size: 9 1/2″
Athletic testing
40-yard dash: 4.56 sec.
10-yard split: 1.54 sec.
Vertical jump: 32.5”
Broad jump: 119.0”
Bench press: 21 reps
3-cone drill: N/A
Short shuttle: N/A
Strengths
Solid overall build. Urgent and decisive runner. Sticks his foot in the ground and explodes when he sees a running lane. Tremendous strength and power. Runs with determination and will lower his pad level into contact. Keeps his legs churning to move the pile. Very good overall vision. Impressive feet for a throwback style. Jump cuts are excellent. Great ability to cut laterally while going downhill. Smoothly alters his path to avoid trouble on outside runs without breaking stride or changing speed. Good speed and burst when he hits the second level or gets around the corner. Feels aggressive defenders closing in and will cutback to make them miss. Quick stiff arm. Effective juke move. Has experience as a wildcat quarterback. Used on motion handoffs and pop passes. Excellent hands. Quick eyes to find the ball. Shows crispness running routes with upside to expand his tree. Saw some snaps lined up outside and in the slot. Limited experience but has shown he will take defenders on in pass protection. Displayed positive passion.
Weaknesses
Lacks twitch and elusiveness before he gets going. Not as difficult to bring down if defenders get to him early. Can be more consistent taking advantage of backside openings. Has some slight stiffness and will get too upright as a runner.
NFL comparison
James Robinson
Conclusion
Overall, Bigsby is a decisive one-cut runner that runs with power, vision, and impressive feet for a throwback option. In addition to his hard-nosed style on the ground, Bigsby brings underrated ability as a pass-catcher to stay on the field at the next level.