re: Will Derrick Henry return to school? Ex-NFL scout gives 4th round grade on Henry

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Henry has the skills and has no character issues to hold him back. He will be a fine NFL running back. People need to get over what school these guys went to and evaluate the talent. In NFL it really depends on what team you get drafted by as much as in college what school you attend. See how things work out if your style gets you put with the wrong team ala Demarco Murray...

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Exactly. Everything is so specialized these days. Teams don't expect one back, set of receivers, DBs, down lineman, LBs, or others positions to play each down anymore. You sub. based on the strength of that person's skill set. Lacy and Hill rarely play on 3rd down. Mark Ingram was that way his first few years. Darren Sproules has made a nice living playing only 3rd downs and passing sets.

I think teams have more pressing needs than to waste a first round pick on a running back that will only last a few years. Adrian Peterson is a rarity. Look at the Patriots - they make a living on no-name backs . . . and still win.

Henry and Fournetter will be 1st and 2nd down guys, and there is nothing wrong with that. As good, or bad, as they may be catching the ball or blocking, I would put money on teams finding a better back, a scat back type (who can put moves on a safety or LBer) on passing downs.