EZ-E Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I am a recruiting nut as most of you can tell. When I talk about specific kids I am all about comparisons. Anyone else see it when I say that Heard's film reminds me of Felix Jones from the Cowboys? Quote Link to comment
huskers1 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I haven't been able to see a lot of Heard's films but from what I can tell he is more of an inside runner who can take it the distance. With Jones I think he is more in the reggie bush type mold where he is better on sweeps/tosses, screens, check down type plays where he is in the open field and use his speed which is his biggest asset by far. Just my opinion but I don't see a ton of similarities at this point, but like I said I haven't seen a ton of him either. I guess if I had to compare him to someone it would be a guy like Chris Brown from OU. Quote Link to comment
EZ-E Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 If you look at his profile on the other page you will be able to find about 3 films of him all from his senior year. With the way that both of them are built I still see a bit of Felix in him. Quote Link to comment
RockyMountainOySker Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 he definitely has a similar big play ability to felix. it's against high school kids but his film shows how just how explosive he could be. very excited! Quote Link to comment
huzkerbob Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 If you look at his profile on the other page you will be able to find about 3 films of him all from his senior year. With the way that both of them are built I still see a bit of Felix in him.  I'm usually not big on comparing players to each other, but in this case I think you make a good point. I can see how Braylon physically resembles Felix, especially during his Arkansas playing days. Hell they are almost the same size, 6' 200lb range, depending on where you look. I suspect once Heard spends a few years in the Husker weight room, he could easily be the same size, or even bigger than Jones is when he graduates.  Getting past the physical similarities though and you find that Braylon and Felix have nearly identical running styles. They both have very shifty lower bodies, but run upright and downhill 9 times out of 10. Just re-watched some tape now and it's uncanny. Good eye EZ.  Braylon Heard 7KQWgKlFc94&feature=fvw  If the description is right this is soph film! NCuAFzh2mCA&feature=related  Felix Jones 2ndsUZ6guWM  DSAsIhYR4UM&feature=related Quote Link to comment
EZ-E Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Like I said before. I am big on comparisons. Its another way to get a feel for how a kid plays football. Quote Link to comment
C N Red Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Comparisons?....Meh. Just please tell me he will qualify!!!! Quote Link to comment
HuskerBruin Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hell, I'd be extremely happy with a Felix Jones or Chris Brown! But after watching huzkerbob's film comparison, I can see what you're saying. Quote Link to comment
Nexus Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Comparisons?....Meh. Just please tell me he will qualify!!!! Â He'll make it. Quote Link to comment
EZ-E Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Comparisons?....Meh. Just please tell me he will qualify!!!! Â He'll make it. Â I am not worried either. Quote Link to comment
Ohio Pete Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I say a cross between Herschel Walker and Barry Sanders. Â Quote Link to comment
Herd Husker Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Comparisons?....Meh. Just please tell me he will qualify!!!! we dont wanna miss out like we did on noel devine... Quote Link to comment
schuhbdoo Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I give you a name for 20 years ago. Tony Dorsett. Similar build and running style. Not sure if Braylon has NFL speed but we will see soon enough. Â His days at Pitt were amazing. Not sure if there is any film on youtube but I say Tony Dorsett. Quote Link to comment
ESPY Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I see a lot of CJ Spiller in Braylon Heard. Both are explosive, speedy, shifty & deceptively strong. Both are 5'11' and in the 185-195 lbs range. Quote Link to comment
Husker Richard Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Beef him up a bit and I'm seeing the next Darren McFadden. Quote Link to comment
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