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Running back Brandon Payne is a tough, hard working interior runner
that easily handles the load carrying the ball on a smaller I-A level as well as
being a very productive receiver out of the backfield that makes the big
reception down field. Though he displays good vision carrying the ball Payne is
not an elusive or quick back that makes defenders miss or shows a lot of "avoidability"
to his running. Factor in the major knee injury Payne suffered at the end of ’01
and it will be an uphill battle for him. He’s a free agent that must make
it on special teams but will only be signed if he knee totally checks out..
Defensively Ron Myers is a quick and relentless outside linebacker
that may just lack the pure size speed numbers for the next level, something Dwayne
LeFall may not have to worry about. A defensive end that causes a lot of
havoc in the opponent’s backfield, LeFall was a terrific pass rusher as a
freshman but was forced to sit out last season. He returns this year and
should he build upon the
skills displayed in 2000 he is a future prospect to keep an eye on.
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