{"id":157649,"date":"2024-01-08T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T15:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=157649"},"modified":"2024-01-06T16:01:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T21:01:59","slug":"cody-schrader-2024-nfl-draft-profile-team-fits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/01\/08\/cody-schrader-2024-nfl-draft-profile-team-fits\/","title":{"rendered":"Cody Schrader 2024 NFL Draft Profile, Team Fits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Cody Schrader NFL Draft Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Position<\/strong>: Running Back<br \/>\n<strong>Height<\/strong>: 5\u20199\u2033<br \/>\n<strong>Weight<\/strong>: 214<br \/>\n<strong>School<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/tag\/missouri-tigers\/\" target=\"_self\">Missouri<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Cody Schrader 2024 NFL Draft Profile, Team Fits<\/h2>\n<p>Cody Schrader had a long journey for his NFL draft aspirations. He was a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cody_Schrader\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">standout high school athlete<\/a> earning all-conference honors for both running back and linebacker, and all-state for the state of Missouri as a senior. After not receiving much recruiting steam, he committed to Truman State University (Division II). Markedly, he litters the <a href=\"https:\/\/static.trumanbulldogs.com\/custompages\/Football\/RecordBook\/SeasonRecords.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Truman State football season records<\/a> list, where he&#8217;s named 14 times.<\/p>\n<p>Schrader entered the transfer portal in 2022 and was given the opportunity to walk on at Missouri. He was used as the 1A back in a split backfield in 2022, rushing for 745 yards on 4.4 yards per attempt and nine touchdowns. Particularly important in his exceptional story was his move from walk-on to entering the 2023 season as a team captain for the Tigers.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023 he set the SEC on fire. For instance, he was first in rushing yards. First in rushing attempts. Unanimous first-team All-SEC running back. To top it all off, he won the Burlsworth Trophy awarded to the nation&#8217;s best player who started as a walk-on. Schrader would finish the season with 1818 yards from scrimmage, 14 rushing touchdowns, and improved marks in every efficiency stat. To top off his amazing year, Schrader earned All-American honors before declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JLUg3909SQ4\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Watch: Cody Schrader Film Study<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Strengths<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Plus vision, will never miss an open hole<\/li>\n<li>Leg drive after contact<\/li>\n<li>Soft hands when working as a receiver<\/li>\n<li>Patience behind the line, won&#8217;t run into the back of guards<\/li>\n<li>One on one winner in space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Weaknesses<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Old prospect (24 already)<\/li>\n<li>Lacks extreme long speed<\/li>\n<li>Reasonable chip in pass blocking, but would rather chip than block<\/li>\n<li>Not used as a pass catcher outside of flats and angle routes<\/li>\n<li>Sturdy, but not exceptionally powerful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NFL Comparison:\u00a0<\/strong>Brian Robinson<\/p>\n<p><strong>Projected Draft Capital:\u00a0<\/strong>Day Three Pick<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teams Fits:\u00a0<\/strong>Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n<h3>Bottom Line on Cody Schrader<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2022\/10\/24\/running-back-least-important-position\/\" target=\"_self\">state of the running back position<\/a> isn&#8217;t a pretty one. This is a particularly sub par class, but Schrader offers a serviceable backup or a two down option in a split backfield. He will likely never lead the league in touchdowns, touches or exciting metrics, but will stick around the league for a minute for his ability to take what is blocked and hold onto the ball (one fumble in 2023). For teams that are in need of a steady presence who is NFL ready, Schrader will be at the top of their list. He offers the ability to move an offense, and between his time as a team captain or from working his way up as a walk on, he has the work ethic that coaches will latch onto and love.<\/p>\n<h3>Cody Schrader Dynasty Fantasy Football Value<\/h3>\n<p>Landing spot is going to drive a lot of Schrader&#8217;s hype. He won&#8217;t overtake proven veterans, but if he finds his way to Los Angeles or Carolina, he could find himself in a valuable role early. Worth a swing in the late third <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/03\/30\/why-draft-capital-is-the-most-important-thing-in-dynasty-leagues\/\" target=\"_self\">depending on draft capital<\/a> and team fit.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cody Schrader has officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. 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