Elijah Hood

[slumdogmillionaire]

What do you think about bringing him home and competing with CAP and Fozzy for a spot?   He got cut by the Raiders but never really got a chance.  He left school earlier than he should have coming off injury and bad season bc his fiancée convinced him to (they are no longer together).  His sophomore year at Carolina he put up 1463 yards, 6.7 yards a carry, 17 TD.   I’m a UNC fan but he was either not utilized correctly his junior year or injured/asthma issue.    I think he’s worth a flyer at least as a camp body. 

[RoaringRiot]

Agreed.

 

Note: also a Tar Heels fan though 

[Smithers]

I imagine we will bring in at least one more RB for camp, seeing that we only have 4 on the roster right now.  Hood might have some good upside.  

 

edit:  forgot about the UDFA...so we actually have 5.  my bad. 

[Smithers]

Plus...Hood is still PS eligible. 

[Cam2Ligit2Quit]

No. Every rb in the league was good in college. Better use the spot on an undrafted rookie with no injury history. 

[grimesgoat]

6 minutes ago, slumdogmillionaire said:

What do you think about bringing him home and competing with CAP and Fozzy for a spot?   He got cut by the Raiders but never really got a chance.  He left school earlier than he should have coming off injury and bad season bc his fiancée convinced him to (they are no longer together).  His sophomore year at Carolina he put up 1463 yards, 6.7 yards a carry, 17 TD.   I’m a UNC fan but he was either not utilized correctly his junior year or injured/asthma issue.    I think he’s worth a flyer at least as a camp body. 

Disclaimer: Tar Heel Alum

I highly endorse this.  I wanted us to draft him badly last year to mentor behind Stewie.  Had he not been snagged at the end of the draft, I think there is a good chance he would have been on our practice squad last year (unless there are red flags I am not aware of).  The dude ran with a purpose.

[RoaringRiot]

6 minutes ago, Smithers said:

I imagine we will bring in at least one more RB for camp, seeing that we only have 4 on the roster right now.  Hood might have some good upside.  

5 if you count the UDFA guy

[SOJA]

100% would take a chance on the guy. He is super talented. Seems like he needs some good coaching and time on the PS. Would be a perfect fit for us and our team's future as well. 

[SetfreexX]

8 minutes ago, Smithers said:

I imagine we will bring in at least one more RB for camp, seeing that we only have 4 on the roster right now.  Hood might have some good upside.  

CMC / CJ / CAP / Whit / Bonnafon <<<< we have 5 on the roster, I actually like Bonnafon over Whit as the 4th, doubt it happens, but I like it none the less, the running back version of Joe Webb. 

[Adb6368]

Exemplary character... one of those people who may actually benefit being home and around family unlike some (cough WORLEY cough). Would have no issues with this pickup.  

[Smithers]

Just now, RoaringRiot said:

5 if you count the UDFA guy

Forgot about him...

[Proudiddy]

Hood would absolutely beat CAP out for a spot unless he just lost all of his vision as a ball carrier since becoming a pro, because some incredible NFL ability is there, IMO...  He could be a steal.

[rmoneyg35]

RB is a position that can easily be found in UDFA. I wouldn’t mind having him for depth or practice squad because who knows what kind of injuries could happen. With the addition of CJ Anderson signing him isn’t a priority.

[Peppers90 NC]

i was hoping we would draft him last year