Yes, i know you guys were expecting this. Knowshon Moreno is an idol to many Georgia fans. He is a solid player, and a great person on and off the field. I have had the great honor of meeting him and wish that one day, i can see him in midnight green and silver. So without further ado.... Knowshon Moreno.

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Who is He? & High School Career

Knowshon Moreno is the former starting half back for the Georgia Bulldogs. He is listed as probably the top RB to go in the draft, first round. He also just might become the sucessor to Brian Westbrook. He grew up in Belford, New Jersey, a prime spot where future NFL stars have been breed. He led his high school team to three state titles. He finished his high school career with 6,268 career rushing yards, 128 touchdowns, and 1782 points. Coming out of High school, he was ranked #10 by rivals.com in the runningback category.

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Career at the University of Georgia

Knowshon redshirted in 2006 and was a redshirt freshman in his 2007 season. After a solid spring workout, Coach Richt gave him time with then starting back Thomas Brown. But after solid showing after solid showing, he began to see his touches increase as the games went on. When Thomas Brown injured his collar bone, it was announced that Knowshon would be the feature back. His first game as a starter, 157 yards rushing. He joined the great Herschal Walker as the only two freshmen to ever rush 1000 yards plus in their freshmen year. He finished the season with 1,334 yards on 248 carries for 14 touchdowns. Knowshon returned for round two, with a team ranked number one in the preseason. While they did not reach their main destination, a BCS Title shot or even a BCS game, Knowshon finished the 2008 season with 1,792 yards of total offense (1,400 rushing on 250 carries and 392 yards on 33 receptions) and scored 18 touchdowns (16 rushing, 2 receiving). He announced that he would enter the NFL draft on Jan. 7, 2009.

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Knowshon and the Combine

At the combine, Knowshon rep on the bench 28 times. He ran a lackluster 40, at 4.60. His vertical jump was 35.5 and ran an amazin three cone drill at 6.84. Ran the 20 yard shuttle at 4.27 and the 60 yard at 11.63. Would have had a strong combine had it not been for his 40, which in turn hurt his stocks.

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Positives and Negatives of Knowshon

Positives

Knowshon is a beast, plain and simple. While he does not have the killer speed of say DeSean Jackson, he is a tremendous athelate, which helps him take his running game to another level. Where he lacks in burner speed, he covers with probably the best elusiveness from the entire running back depth of the draft. He rarely falls at the first tackle, having a knack at either avioding the tackler or breaking the tackle. He has a sixth sense on where the hole will open and has the patients to wait behind his line until a suitable opening opens. Great lateral quickness, and has strenght to power through and push piles. Great blocker and will put defenders on their bums. Draws comparision to Brian Westbrook because of solid recieving skills. Can line out wide and runs solid routes, to compliment his soft hands. Solid leaping ability has made him a repeated star on Youtube.com. Solid competator, trusts in himself and wants the ball with game on the line.

Negatives

Not many, lacks the burning speed that some teams look in a running back. Not as big as some team might look for. A little over hyper. Could be a good thing for Eagle fans.

Final Overview

Knowshon brings depth and stabablity to a weakened and aging running back core for the Eagles. He is an exciting playmaker and very vocal, a player the Eagles fans will definatly enjoy. He is a multiple threat and draws comparison, rightly so, to Brian Westbrook. Can spell Westy and develop under him until Knowshon is ready to take the helm. In short, a great use of our first round draft pick.