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Rashard Mendenhall

Pittsburgh Steelers

1987/06/19 22

5-10 225

Skokie, IL

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the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008 (1st round)

Rushing Receiving
G Rush Yds Y/G Avg TD Rec Yds Y/G Avg TD
2009 Steelers 9 113 609 67.7 5.3 4 10 83 9.2 8.3 0

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Great power. Can find a crease, then break through arm tackles. Has fine gather-up speed and decent hands. Well built workout warrior.
Flaws
  • Not elusive. Doesn't have great cutback ability. A college spread option player who must learn how plays develop in the NFL. Has struggled with ball security.
Career Potential
  • Excellent starter potential.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 30, 2008 Shoulder injury, injured reserve.

Trades

April 26, 2008 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1st round (23rd overall) in 2008.

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