Lorenzo Booker, RB, Philadelphia Eagle

[PhillyPhreak54]

Traded by Miami to the Eagles for a 4th rounder

[Drunkmasterflex]

Should be our new return guy.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

He was a 2nd rounder last year apparently, so... whatever.

5'10", 191 - not exactly a change of pace guy.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Romey gets a Criminole on the squad.

[BigEd76]

meh

[Dillen]

I dig.

He was a 2nd rounder last year apparently, so... whatever.

5'10", 191 - not exactly a change of pace guy.

He's fast as hell and returned punts and kicks for Miami last year if I'm not mistaken. Really elusive. Good hands out of the backfield.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Ah, if he's a returner, I'm down with that. 

[BigEd76]

pick #115 BTW, so we still have Carolina's pick

[Eagles_Legendz]

Yes, Booker could be a very effective KR and I feel that was the primary reason for this.  He also has good hands out of the backfield.  Probably better than someone who would have otherwise been selected with that pick.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Definitely better, unless he's gay like rjs's dog.

[Feva]

Return guy RB who will sit the bench behind Westbrook... maybe Booker should get a job at Chickie and Pete's and complete the trifecta.

[Dillen]

Elite RB coming out of HS. Never developed into that kind of player at FSU. Doesn't seem to have the size/durability to be a workhorse RB. Only had 20 or more carries 4 times in his career. Lorenzo is a talented RB. He is fast. Explosive runner. Skinny build. Cuts quickly. Can make cuts at or near full speed. Excellent feet. Good receiver. Great on screen passes, but can also catch the ball downfield. Routes could use a little work. Good on cutback runs. Doesn't have great hips. Makes moves with his feet. Good I-formation RB. Hits the hole hard. Needs to improve at blitz pickup, but will stick his head in there and try to take on rushers. Has potential as a Return Specialist, but only had one PR and 4 KORs in his career at FSU. Ran for 2,389 yds and caught 114 passes.

SUMMARY

Lorenzo doesn't project as a starting RB in the NFL. He is such a good receiver that he could be an outstanding backup/role player. I see him going in the 3rd Rd. If a team feels he could really help at RS, could sneak into the 2nd Rd.


Booker gives Philly a 3rd down type RB.  He also has RS potential.  You may ask why they'd want a smaller RB like that, but they needed one in case anything happens to Brian Westbrook.  Booker is only 24.  He has a bright future.  As poor as the Dolphins were last year, Booker averaged 4.5 ypc.  He also caught 28 passes.  That means he can be effective with limited touches, something he's likely to get with Westbrook as the feature back.  The upside to getting him is that the Eagles don't have to worry about him adjusting to the NFL. 

[troyhstewart]

Return guy RB who will sit the bench behind Westbrook... maybe Booker should get a job at Chickie and Pete's and complete the trifecta.

Oh come on, Booker actually has talent.

Moats is so gone.

[rjs246]

Didn't Ginn return kicks for Miami last year?

Anyway, if this guy can do it and for only a 4th rounder than I'm sold. Time to get excited for next year's draft I guess.

[Feva]

Return guy RB who will sit the bench behind Westbrook... maybe Booker should get a job at Chickie and Pete's and complete the trifecta.

Oh come on, Booker actually has talent.

Moats is so gone.

Spoke nothing of his talent... just spoke of the similarities.