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re: The fastest speeds reached by NFL RBs in 2017....
Posted on 1/4/18 at 4:38 am to ThaFreakyRobber
Posted on 1/4/18 at 4:38 am to ThaFreakyRobber
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No Alvin Kamara???
What makes Alvin Kamara special isn't his top end speed, its his initial BURST. I believe he was timed as being the fastest RB in the NFL to the line of scrimmage. That is why he led the league in yards per carry. Because getting to the line of scrimmage and exploding through the hole is a lot more important than your top end speed once you're in the open field.
That's why Fournette and Henry even with all that top end speed are averaging less than 4.0 YPC while Alvin is averaging over 6.0 YPC.
Initial acceleration >>> Top end speed (in the NFL)
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