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#2 Reggie Corbin/RB/Illinois/5’8”, 200 Lbs
The Good
-Legitimate home run hitter out of the backfield
-Elusive runner with breath taking moves in space
-Impressive lateral agility to turn the corner
-Tough runner between the tackles despite rail-thin frame
-Good patience to allow blockers to set up
-Varies temp on his runs to lull defenders to sleep
-Willing blocker who absorbs contact well in protection
The Bad
-Limited production as a receiver with inconsistent hands
-Lacks overall mass to hold up as between-the-tackles runner
-Not overly powerful as a runner and leaves himself to some big shots with upright running style
-Despite willingness, doesn’t have strength to hold up in pass pro consistently at the next level
Bio
-Played in 44 career games with Illinois, starting 22
-Finished career with 375 carries for 2,361 yards and 18 touchdowns; added 38 receptions for 343 yards through the air
-Recorded 10 plays of more than 50 yards in his career
-Named Red Grange Outstanding Offensive Player of the Year for Illinois in 2018
-18th running back in Illinois history to rush for 2,000 yards in his career
-Competed in the 2020 East-West Shrine Bowl Game
Tape Breakdown
In a deep running back class full of home run hitters, Illinois star Reggie Corbin is flying under the radar despite putting up some absurd numbers in a rebuilding program.