Cam Skattebo is an intriguing prospect at the NFL Scouting Combine. The former Arizona State running back made a name for himself with his physical playing style. Fans were eager to see his performance in Indianapolis, but one key element will be absent—his 40-yard dash time.
Skattebo told reporters on Friday that he would only be doing the vertical jump and broad jump at the combine. He’ll do the rest — such as run the 40-yard dash — at Arizona State’s Pro Day.
The question many fans and scouts have about Skattebo is how fast he is, but they won’t learn that answer this weekend. In fact, many fans think Skattebo is hiding something by declining to run at the combine.
Yes, fans felt like Skattebo was trying to hide something by not running. Perhaps he wants to train more at it before running at Arizona State’s Pro Day to see if he can improve his time.
Even if Skattebo doesn’t show a great 40-time when he runs it eventually, you have to ask how much that will matter. Skattebo’s game is more about vision, recognizing holes, and running people over. He might not be able to outrun six defenders on a sweep, but if he can plow through defenses up the middle, he will probably find a role in the NFL.
Skattebo had an impressive season with the Sun Devils, racking up 1,711 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns while finishing fifth in Heisman Trophy voting. If you haven’t watched his high school highlight reel yet, it’s definitely worth a look.
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