TRAVIS MINOR
By: Dave-Te' Thomas

#23-TRAVIS MINOR Florida State Seminoles 5:10.4-194

ANALYSIS
Positives... Player known for his outstanding work habits...Cuts sharply and changes directions suddenly, posing very difficult problems for the initial tackler...Makes quick decisions on the move, showing superb field vision...Very consistent in finding the cut-back lanes... Aggressive inside runner with the weaving ability to pick-&-slide through traffic...Maintains balance running through the pile and displays impressive power when making initial contact...His leg drive constantly keeps him moving forward...Bounces to the outside in a flash and has that accelerated second gear to separate from defenders upfield...Releases off the snap and gets into his routes smoothly in passing situations... Physical blocker, showing the vision and form to handle the blitz...Will throw his body around to make the block and is very aggressive facing up to defenders in pass protection.

Negatives... Needs to work on his downfield acceleration, as he seems to run sluggish past the pile...Has had problems holding on to the ball running through traffic...Has to improve his concentration as a receiver, as he will drop a few easily catchable balls.

CAREER NOTES
A tireless worker, Travis became the first player in school history to lead the team in rushing four times in a career...Moved into the starting lineup at the end of his freshman season, gaining 3218 yards with 28 touchdowns on 664 carries (4.8 avg) during his time at Florida State...Only Greg Allen (3769 yards, 1981-84) and Warrick Dunn (3959, 1993-96) gained more yards on the ground for the Seminoles...Proved to be one of the premier pass-catching tailbacks in the collegiate ranks, hauling in 106 passes for 831 yards (7.8 avg)...His 106 catches rank 13th on the school's all-time record list. REMIND ME OF... Tampa Bay's Warrick Dunn.

GAZING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL... Every team needs a blue-collar type and Minor may be the best receiver of any running back in this draft. He may not be one to carry the ball 20 times per game, but get him to handle the ball a dozen times or so (rushing and receiving) and watch the yardage pile up.

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