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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Marshall RB Rasheen Ali

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From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Marshall RB Rasheen Ali.

#22 Rasheen Ali/RB Marshall – 5113, 204 lbs. (Junior)

MEASUREMENTS

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Rasheen Ali 5113/204 8 7/8″ 31 1/8″ 74 3/8″
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
DNP DNP DNP DNP
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
DNP DNP DNP

THE GOOD

– Outstanding acceleration; gets to top speed very quickly
– Plus long with ability to rip off explosive plays
– Upside in the passing game; loose athlete who can run routes
– Great spatial awareness; seems to see cutbacks before they happen
– Very patient runner on the front side of zone
– Can make players miss on the second and third level
– Produced against best teams on the schedule
– Nose for the endzone; finishes runs
– Explosive cutter; gets vertical in a hurry

THE BAD

– Durability concerns; unconfirmed ACL tear in 2022 and ruptured biceps tendon (at Senior Bowl)
– Limited power profile; skinny lower body
– Below-average pass protector; has effort but lacks power and experience
– Can bounce too many runs to the perimeter
– Scheme dependent; most effective in wide zone system

BIO

– Born Feb.