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Panthers select Oregon RB Kenjon Barner


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He is a playmaker.

http://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/index.ssf/2013/04/2013_nfl_draft_what_theyre_say_2.html

When LaMichael James left Eugene for the NFL after his redshirt junior season, all eyes were on Kenjon Barner as the Oregon Ducks' new feature back. Barner responded beautifully, piling up 1,767 yards, 21 touchdowns and being selected a consensus All-American. Barner finished his career as second all-time in Ducks' rushing yards with 3,598.
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STRENGTHS

Excellent straight-line speed puts defenders in his dust in the open field. Accelerates after cut to burst through holes on stretch plays.. Flashes some balance and strength to spin off and churn through arm tackles to continue upfield. Eludes penetrating defenders in the holes with a quick sidestep, also has the vision to set up safeties and cut around them for big gains. Weapon out of the backfield, can catch passes with his hands inside his frame and over his shoulder and is tough to track down if hit on the run.

WEAKNESSES

Runs high, and as a result, does not play with tremendous balance. Too often seeks to bounce the ball to the outside and will miss running lanes as a result. Lean build, not much strength in the lower body to power through tackles inside. Average upper-body build brings questions about ball security. Runs upright in the hole before contact comes. Rounds off or takes a couple of steps to cut on east-west runs. Hands are inconsistent, will double-catch or body-catch throws in the flat and won't always

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