Shows patience as a runner. Waits for lanes to open then hits them with explosive speed
Has great vision, awareness and anticipation
Is incredibly speedy. Has different gears of speed and can change gears quickly and smoothly
Footwork is active and quick
Is elusive when in space to evade tackles
Maintains speed both laterally and vertically
Extremely fluid mover and is agile
His cuts are powerful and quick
Has really good strength profile
Has really good contact balance and can ride through tackles
His balance and strength mean he can bounce off tacklers and gain extra yardage. Is happy to fight through contact and take on hits
Has an extremely strong receiving resume
One of the best pass catchers at the RB position in this draft
Has lined up across the offence and can catch passes from anywhere. Has lined up in the backfield, slot and on the outside
Is a strong route runner and shows skills and nuances to create separation
Has shown development in pass protection and with more coaching, it is something he can be competent in
Shows intelligence
Has versatility
WEAKNESSES
Can play too tall at times.
His pad level means he opens up the attack area for tacklers which can stop him from gaining extra yards
Has very limited pass-protection snaps so his pass-protection skills are a bit of projection. He has shown promise through in the reps he has taken.
Can struggle fighting through traffic when running between the tackles. Prefers to run outside where he has space to work in
Has been a part of a committee of backs in college. May need to be used in the same way at the next level
SUMMARY
Kenny McIntosh flashes a great skill set which meshes together, size, speed and receiving ability. While he has been used in a system that utilises a committee of RBs, McIntosh stood out due to his exceptional receiving ability, which will see him be utilised early and often in his NFL career. Displaying good vision and contact balance, as well as a refined pass catcher, McIntosh has the make-up of a modern NFL running back. If paired with a thumper of a running back to change up the tempo, then he will be able to forge a successful NFL career.
