Can pound it through the middle and has great vision to find gaps. Best running between the tackles.
Great instincts that will translate well.
His running style is powerful and forceful
Extremely productive
Forces missed tackles
Is extremely balanced and breaks tackles
Extremely active footwork
Good hands as a receiver. A really nice check-down option in the flat.
Can hold up in pass protection because of his size and build and can improve in that area
WEAKNESSES
Lacks top-end speed
Doesn’t have the change of direction that some in this class do
Lacks the threat of the homerun, as he is more of a punch you in the mouth runner
Has a low ceiling, as his athletic ability doesn’t give him the upside of others in this class.
SUMMARY
Zach Charbonnet is a big running back who plays smash-mouth football. He has a rampaging running style with makes him run with purpose and power. He is persistent in his approach and his play strength and balance mean he can break tackles with force. Charbonnet may not have the upside as other running backs in the 2023 class due to his lack of speed and overall athleticism but his style is easy to translate into production on an NFL field.
