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Originally Posted by Saccopoo
The biggest differences between Thomas and McCluster is that the McCluster we all know was playing against NFL defenses. Thomas' highlights are from college in a system that put up sick yardage and points.
McCluster's college highlights are just as impressive as Thomas'.
If you want an apples to apples comparison, here is their NFL Combine numbers:
McCluster
5'9"
172 lbs.
Arms: 29 1/4"
Hands: 8 3/8"
40: 4.58
Vertical: 37.5"
Broad: 118"
Bench: 20 reps
Thomas
5'9"
174 lbs.
Arms: 29 7/8"
Hands: 8 1/8"
40: 4.50
Vertical: 32"
Broad: 124"
Bench: 8 reps
The thing that worries me about Thomas is that his final season at Oregon was his worst in terms of statistics/production. Lowest rushing total, lowest reception/yardage total, lowest average yards from scrimmage, half of the touchdowns he had the previous season, etc.
Thomas 2013:
Rushing:
96 attempts
594 yards
8 TDs
Receiving:
22 receptions
246 yards
1 TD
Scrimmage:
118 plays
840 yards
7.1 ypa
9 TDs
McCluster 2009:
Rushing:
181 attempts
1169 yards
8 TDs
Receiving:
44 receptions
520 yards
3 TDs
Scrimmage:
225 plays
1689 yards
7.5 ypa
11 TDs
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Tell it like it is. Dex was / is MUCH stronger. (So was Dante Hall) DAT is just the kind of guy you worry about not being able to take the pounding of the NFL. He is a little dude on a small frame. If he bulks up, he slows down. Thats why guys like him dont usually make it in the NFL, yet they kick ass in college. BIG difference in talent. Maybe he'll be the exception. IF he pans out, the Chiefs have themselves a great value player.