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Liberty RB on Eagles' radar?

POSTED: Monday, April 13, 2009, 9:37 AM
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
Filed Under: NFL Draft

The Eagles are showing a high level of interest in Liberty running back Rashad Jennings, according to Ed Thompson of Scout.com.

Jennings has worked out for the Eagles, Broncos, Patriots and Jets, per Thompson. And he has a workout scheduled with the Saints. The Bengals are also said to be highly interested in him.

Our friend Scott Wright at draftcountdown.com has Jennings ranked as his seventh-best running back. Wright's scouting report praises Jennings for his size and ability as a blocker.

Jennings is 6-foot-1, 231 pounds (according to NFL.com), and he ran a 4.67 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine.

He began his career at Pittsburgh before transferring to Liberty to be closer to his father, who has diabetes.

Jennings carried for 1,500 yards as a senior and had 17 touchdowns. He averaged 5.7 yards per carry and also had 24 receptions.

Here are some video highlights of Jennings:
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:48 AM, 04/13/2009
    It would be consistent for AR to go for Jennings...johnnyu
    — john ullman
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:56 AM, 04/13/2009
    I'll be honest with that level of comp and no speed at all? this guys is trouble. Stay away!!
    — eaglessuperfan
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:28 AM, 04/13/2009
    Didn't see the change of direction ability or acceleration needed at NFL level
    — Adam Smythe
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:42 AM, 04/13/2009
    We already have a fullback
    — Joe Funk
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:42 AM, 04/13/2009
    Matt Stairs puts Chuck Norris to shame..
    — philsfan in the atx
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:51 AM, 04/13/2009
    k, now lets put up a video of knowshon moreno against SEC competition....
    — gulls3012
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:11 AM, 04/13/2009
    Come on they don't really mean as one of their first round picks right?!?!?!?
    — cusoraider
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:20 AM, 04/13/2009
    quick question - is it really reporting and journalism if you just repeat what you read on another website? If so, I can do that!
    — AllDawk_AllTheTime
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:43 AM, 04/13/2009
    He is a strong runner and he is not a quick change of direction back. He is the bulldozer you need to get first downs and short yardage touchdowns. 3-4th rounder and it would be a steal...I say go get him.
    — Barndog
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:54 AM, 04/13/2009
    It was Div 1AA or whatever they call it these days.
    — Barndog
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:33 PM, 04/13/2009
    Chuck Norris wears Matt Stairs pajamas
    — ItalianSausage


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