Big Board ranking: #80
Positional ranking: #7
Overview
Position: RB
College: Syracuse
Class: Junior
Age: 21
Measurables
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 207 lbs.
Arm length: 30”
Hand size: 9 1/2″
Athletic testing
40-yard dash: N/A
10-yard split: N/A
Vertical jump: N/A
Broad jump: N/A
Bench press: N/A
3-cone drill: N/A
Short shuttle: N/A
Strengths
Low and compact runner with a muscular build. Will rip off chunk gains. Exceptional strength and powers forward into contact. Extremely effective and runs with ideal patience on outside zone runs. Great acceleration to the edge. Strong stiff arm working to the perimeter. Plus speed when he gets in space. Able to shrug off early arm tackles and get into the open field. Turns his shoulders to avoid the reach of defenders. Impressive feet to avoid going down on low tackle attempts. Able to weave and make cuts between the tackles and to the second level. Tremendous backside vision to capitalize on cutback opportunities. Excellent ability to recognize green grass in general. Carries out fakes on quarterback keepers and play-action passes. Quality crispness as a route runner for a bigger back. Often targeted on swing passes. Fast on wheel routes and will run right past linebackers. Plenty of experience on running backs screens. Used on quick screens and tunnel screens. Saw snaps lined up outside the numbers. Has run whip routes out of the slot.
Weaknesses
Can be indecisive getting downhill without a clear running lane. Will retreat and lose additional yardage when faced with penetration. Lacks elusiveness and might be more dependent on a quality offensive line than other runners. Doesn’t make a ton of aggressive downhill tacklers miss. Hands are unreliable when contested or on more difficult grabs. Has some focus drops. Needs to improve in pass protection. Would like to see him not launch on chip blocks.
NFL comparison
Damien Harris
Conclusion
Overall, Tucker slashing runner with a great combination of strength and burst to pair with underrated ability as a receiver. In the right situation, he can be a highly productive running back with a game reminiscent of Damien Harris.