https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZvHazVKsco
Tarik Cohen (RB, North Carolina A&T)
It’s hard to get noticed by the NFL when one stands barely 5’6″. Size can mean everything to some teams, but not in this case. Tarik Cohen was such an electric playmaker for North Carolina A&T that he overcame the lack of inches to become a fourth round pick. Teams are already comparing him to Darren Sproles, another undersized runner who used speed, quickness and agility to create an encyclopedia’s worth of highlights. Cohen had over 3,000 yards rushing and 34 touchdowns his final two years of college. Not too shabby.
Grade: B+
People will say he can’t be a full-time back. Well that’s not why he was drafted. The Bears already have that with Jordan Howard. Cohen is exactly what they needed in terms of a specialist back who can compliment the Pro Bowler with his speed and versatility. It’s clear that if the Bears can get him in space, he’ll create big plays. His size does knock the grade down a bit, but the proven production and upside make it a sneaky good pick.
