Huskerballz Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Helu, in a backup role last year, rushed for 803 yards. It's almost a certainty (assuming our Oline plays at least average) that he'll break 1,000 yards. With his talent, do you guys think he'll bolt for the NFL to prolong his pro career or will he stay for his senior year and possibly lead us to a National Championship berth and a possible Heisman candidacy? Of course I'm hoping for the latter, but something tells me, that if Helu has a good year, he's gone. Quote Link to comment
HuskerRob Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I agree, the RB draft class this year isn't full of big time players, so it would make sense for him to leave after a successful junior season. Quote Link to comment
carlfense Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I think he stays. I'm not sure his top gear is fast enough to be a really desirable pro back. Edit: Plus . . . what from his interviews makes you think that he'd even be interested in leaving early? He seems like a very down to earth religious kid. Quote Link to comment
Enhance Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I think he stays. I'm not sure his top gear is fast enough to be a really desirable pro back. And consider this. Already this year, he has had two injuries. Last year, he had 125 carries for 800+ yards, and he got slightly banged up last year. Now, we're expecting him to get 80-90% of the carries (roughly) in the entire season? He'll have to prove his body can handle the beating, because NFL running backs get it far worse than any college running back. Quote Link to comment
husker B-rent Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 i think he will get more like 60-70% of the carries this season...burkhead will get at least 20% if not more...! Quote Link to comment
Huskerballz Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 All this is true, but, assuming he stays healthy, and does get 60 to 70% of the carries, I think he's more than likely guaranteed to rush for over 1,000 yards. That's not fact, that's just what I think will happen. And if that does happen, I don't see how he couldn't be at least a 3rd to 4th round draft pick. He'd make a serviceable backup in the NFL. He'll at least get evaluated, and if he likes what he sees....I think he's gone. Meaning our other running backs will have to grow up fast. Quote Link to comment
Husker_x Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 It's so hard to make that call this early in the season. If he feels he has something to come back and do, methinks he might do it. But if the right stars align, he gets a good projection in the draft, and he feels he's ready to make that step in his life, it would make sense to do it. Still, Pelini's got the right idea about going pro: most times it's worth it to come back and add a few more pages to your resume. Quote Link to comment
jjamuss Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I think he stays. I'm not sure his top gear is fast enough to be a really desirable pro back. Edit: Plus . . . what from his interviews makes you think that he'd even be interested in leaving early? He seems like a very down to earth religious kid. amen. Quote Link to comment
huskerfan511 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Helu has a lot to prove. He is a good back but his health is a big question mark. He has to prove he can stay healthy for the entire season when he takes 65-80% of the carries. If he has a 1000+ yd season that does not mean his draft stock will be high because of his health issue. Also he has to prove he can block in the backfield because that is a big part of the NFL for backs. Dont jump to conclusions that he will leave I think 99% chance he will be back for a sr season and the other 1% chance is him not going to the NFL early. Quote Link to comment
junior4949 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I think he'll have to have a special year before he bolts to the NFL. I don't think rushing for 1000 yards is special. Quote Link to comment
huskerfan511 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I think he'll have to have a special year before he bolts to the NFL. I don't think rushing for 1000 yards is special. That is very true. i.e. Dahrran Diedrick 1299yds or whatever in 2001. Not that special Quote Link to comment
HuskerJosh Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I really don't think he's going anywhere after a single year of starting. NFL guys want to know if you can do it on a consistent basis, and one year doesn't prove that. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I really don't think he's going anywhere after a single year of starting. NFL guys want to know if you can do it on a consistent basis, and one year doesn't prove that. Brandon Jackson. Quote Link to comment
mmmtodd Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 man...can we make it through this year first? geez. sometimes you guys crack me up. what if alex henerey is 60/60 on PAT's, 20/20 on fg's, and kicks 5 over 60 yards? does he stay? does he? Quote Link to comment
huskerfan511 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I really don't think he's going anywhere after a single year of starting. NFL guys want to know if you can do it on a consistent basis, and one year doesn't prove that. Brandon Jackson. Brandon Jackson was a different type of a back than Helu is anyway. Jackson was more of a prototypical NFL back than Helu is. Quote Link to comment
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