Shonn Greene

Last Updated: March 24th, 2009
Managed By: Staff

School	Iowa
Height	5 ' 10.4 "
Weight	227 lbs.
Speed	4.57 ( Pro Day )

Graduation Year	2010
Birth Date	8/21/1985
Jersey #	23
Current Position	HB
Projected Position	HB
CDS Projected 2009 NFL Draft Round	2
Member Projected 2009 NFL Draft Round	Not enough entries

Important Links

Iowa's Profile for Shonn Greene

Stats

Season Year	GP	GS	Att	Rush Yds	Avg	Rush TDs	Rec	Rec Yds	Avg	Rec TDs	Fum Lost
'06-'07	11	---	37	173	4.7	1	3	23	7.7	---	---
'07-'08	10	---	32	205	6.4	1	---	---	---	---	---
'08-'09	13	13	278	1729	6.2	17	8	49	6.1	---	---
'09-'10	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Overview

Shonn Greene came from virtually nowhere to becoming a star this year for the Hawkeyes. He only had 378 rushing yards in his career prior to his breakout season. He was named 1st Team All Big 10 and Iowa's co-MVP.

At the NFL Combine he ran 4.63/4.65 unofficially, which disappointed a lot of people. He also posted a 37" vertical and a 10'1" broad jump.

LATE NOTE: At the Iowa Pro Day he ran a bit better (4.55/4.59) with a 39" vertical jump, a 10'6" broad jump, a 4.25 short shuttle and did 23 bench reps.

Strengths

Shonn runs with great power but also has acceptable speed. Has very good vision in which he follows his blockers. Very patient runner who allows the play to develop in front of him. He is very difficult to tackle and frequently takes a whole gang of defenders before falling down. Extremely consistent, become the first running back since Curtis Enis in 1997 to rush for at least 100 yards in every game. Runs very low to the ground and maintains balance through the defender, allowing for extra yards.

Weaknesses

Not a great receiver with only 8 receptions. You also have to wonder if he really IS this good. After only one year I think scouts have a legitimate right to ask. Failed to impress at the Combine and ran slower than people thought he might. A lot of his really big games were also against sub-par competition.

Projection

Greene did just burst onto the scene, but I do think he is a very solid prospect who should go on the first day. However, I thought the best thing for him would've been to go back to school to further polish his game. He will probably go in the mid second to mid third round area, but I think he is just a tad bit over-rated at this point.

Member Ratings

User: hrebarcak
Date/Time: 04/15/2009 - 2:30PM CDT
Predicted Round: Round 1

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User: lilfu
Date/Time: 03/29/2009 - 3:14PM CDT
Predicted Round: Round 2

hotbyoungturk I thing you need to learn a little something about RB's and maybe football as well. All time greats Waltor payton, Barry Sanders, and Emit Smith did not have great speed. Grene maybe the best RB in draft. He is a 2nd round steel. And by the way he ran a 4.55 at his pro day

User: hotbyoungturk
Date/Time: 02/22/2009 - 1:30PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 3

dude just ran an unofficial 40 time of 4.65. 3rd round.

User: NinerFan85
Date/Time: 01/4/2009 - 3:25AM CST
Predicted Round: Round 2

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User: threecubed
Date/Time: 01/3/2009 - 3:53PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 2

declared because of his age ( 24 by KO ) had a nice bowl game in addition to jr season . another nice RB prospect in a pretty good RB class