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The Georgia Bulldogs held their annual Pro Day Wednesday with several scouts and NFL head coaches in attendance.
All eyes were on RB Elijah Holyfield, too. Post-NFL Combine, everyone has been talking about Holyfield’s 40-time, and not because it was fast. He ran a slow 4.78 official in Indianapolis, and he needed to redeem himself Wednesday.
Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, as he ran 4.78 or slower, according to multiple folks in attendance. He certainly didn’t help himself.
Following another disappointing day in the 40-yard dash, Holyfield responded to his critics.
“I try not to worry about it,” Holyfield said of the criticism that came after the combine, via 247Sports. “I have confidence in myself. I can play football. I might can’t run the fastest 40 in the world but I can play football better than a lot of people.”
“I would say that it shows I have quick feet and that I am fast,” Holyfield continued, as he believes he’s faster than what his 40 indicates. “I’ve outrun many people, ran through tackles, ran around people, so I can do it all.”
Do NFL evaluators put too much emphasis on 40-times? It’s arguable. After all, former Georgia back Terrell Davis ran a slower 4.72 40 at the Combine, and he had an illustrious career. No doubt Davis had game speed though. The question is whether Holyfield does.
All it takes is for one NFL team to believe in him, and he’ll get drafted higher than believed.
I had hoped he had a bad day at the combine.
Unfortunately he is so slow, when he tried to cross Sanford Drive, Campus Police gave him a parking ticket.
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Also JFC the kid isn’t even funny when he tries to be
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He will be a steal for anyone that gets him.
Reminds me of Trent Richardson; got too pumped and basically became a fullback.
I mean Trent ran a sub 4.5 something if I remember correctly. I think his problem was the wear and tear and the explosiveness he lost. He basically had no burst or ended up playing for teams that couldn’t open holes for him. Trent lost all of his game speed, Holyfield still has game speed, but his body type (long torso, short legs) and his form are never going to put together an impressive 40.
Elijah is underrated in his ability to use his quick feet in the hole and make defenders miss in a phone booth. He doesn’t make guys miss much in the open field, usually because he is the one initiating contact, but at the LOS he is sneaky agile.
Holyfield is one of those RB’s that literally gets 5 yards a carry. Great game control type of RB.
I don’t recall him ever getting injured while at UGA. Should be a lot of tread on the tires.
He had a high ankle sprain his freshman year but that was it in terms of disclosed injuries.
I watched a high school 100 meter final that featured Holyfield when he was a Jr., Micah Abernathy and Jayson Stanely. Holyfield finished 2nd to Stanely with those 3 way out in front of the rest of the field. I think maybe Holyfield has bulked up too much; he definitely doesn’t have the jump cut he use have.
None the less, he’ll be day steal for somebody bon the NFL. I hope the Falcons get Holyfield.
Look at McCaffrey’s Combine stats and profile. Holyfield is about 15 lbs heavier, 3/10th of a sec slower … beyond that, not too dissimilar. Holyfield will be a steal in the 6th round.
I’m a huge fan of Holyfield obviously but he is no McCaffrey.
Agree. McCaffrey is more talented. I think people are making too much out of Holyfield’s 40 time … Either way, I’m glad out of Athens and we don’t have to face him again this season.
I understand the being fast is important for an NFL running back. Only two NFL teams in 2018 averaged over 5 yards per carry. You don’t have to run a 4.3 40 to gain 5 yards…..
I liked Holyfield’s response. Really liked it.
EH should have stayed at UGA his final year. Who is advising these kids? His Dad has been handled for years , I can’t believe somebody advised this kid to come out. Didn’t he know his 40 time? As a recruit he was faster than the time he ran at the combine. Has he gotten slower? He’ s a good back , he should have stayed. Now there is rumors he might not even get drafted? Sad