Elijah Hood claimed off waivers

[pantherclaw]

Can never have to many runningbacks. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

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[LinvilleGorge]

14 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

Hood is nothing but potential right now, but if he steps up and is better than CAP and Whittaker, I feel the RB position is suddenly a plus.

Oh, it's definitely a plus already. CMC/Anderson is already a very good duo.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Hood rushed for more than 3,000 yards as both a junior and senior at Charlotte Catholic, where he was a teammate of Joe Hurney, son of Panthers general manager Marty Hurney.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article210728399.html

[chknwing]

When Elijah takes the field

 

[ncfan]

17 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

No, he's not as fast as Stew was in his prime but he's faster than Stew is right now. He ran a 4.58 at his pro day which is a pretty solid time for a guy who is 230+.

Hood ran a 4.64 at his proday

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000794269/article/pro-day-results-north-carolina-ucla-boston-college

 

And its not saying much comparing him to a RB 9 years older than him and 10 years of playing RB in league wearing down his body.

Hood, just isnt the athlete and a one trick pony at RB.  He can block, run violently between the Guards.  He's a good fit at FB.  RB? Hes not going to make it in this league.

 

 

*edit* 

Did see a few people have him running a 4.58 at his proday

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/elijah-hood-mediocre-pro-day/

While others had him running a 4.64

[TheSpecialJuan]

Hood played three seasons for the Tar Heels, finishing in the top 10 in school history with 2,580 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns.

“I saw him a lot (in high school),” Marty Hurney said. “And he had very good production at North Carolina.”

Hurney said the 5-11, 230-pound Hood will add to the Panthers’ depth and competition at running back.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article210728399.html

[Carl Spackler]

So he’s back playing in his...

hood

[XOBlackxJokerOX]

@slumdogmillionaire called it. Niiiice! 

[ncfan]

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/elijah-hood?id=2558113

 

STRENGTHS

Big and powerful with well-muscled build and huge traps. Decisive runner who lacks speed, but can get into his top gear early in his rep. Instinctive and will accelerates through contact with pretty good contact balance to keep runs alive. Shows ability to slash through arm tackles and is always looking to fall forward. Drives his feet through tackle attempts and is credited with 28 broken tackles over his last two seasons. Used in pass protection and as a lead blocker at times in Tar Heels running game. Throws an effective cut block in space. In pass pro, launches his weight into pass rushers and gives them something to think about. Functional pass catcher with above average hands and an ability to dig out the low throws.

WEAKNESSES

Lacks speed to live a life other than that of a grinder. Will be unable to get around the edge on a consistent basis against NFL linebackers. Slow to gather, cut and get back into the flow of the run. Early traffic in the backfield is his nemesis. Lacks the agility and elusiveness to be a creative back on the first and second levels. Needs a point of entry to be effective. Hammerhead style won't allow him to get skinny and bleed through the creases. Lacks subtle shifts to convert downhill, short yardage attempts.

SOURCES TELL US

"Not sure why he changed his mind and decided to come out, but I think he is who he is and it doesn't really matter how much more college football he plays. We like more dynamic runners but he might find some work as a short-yardage specialist." - NFC national scout

BOTTOM LINE

Downhill runner who lacks desired elusiveness, lateral quickness and speed, but does have the overall power to create for himself. Hood is a banger who will only be a fit for certain systems, but he does have the toughness to handle pass protection duties. Hood's ability to block in the open field could open a door for him as a roster-friendly fullback with third or fourth running ability.

 

 

 

Sounds like a damn good prospect at FB, and could beat out Armah right away and get playing time.