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Overview
\nPosition<\/strong>: Running back
\nHeight<\/strong>: 5’11”
\nWeight<\/strong>: 211 pounds
\nSchool<\/strong>: Penn State Nittany Lions<\/p>\n

Combine Performance Data
\n40-yard dash<\/strong>: 4.49 seconds
\nBench press<\/strong>: 20 reps
\nBroad jump<\/strong>: 10 feet, 4 inches
\nThree-cone drill<\/strong>: 6.89 seconds (best among running backs)
\n20-yard shuttle<\/strong>: 4.19 seconds (third-best among running backs)<\/p>\n

Miles Sanders 2019 NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/h1>\n

2018 was always going to be a challenge for Miles Sanders<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>expectations-wise. It’s a simple fact of life when you replace a generational talent like Saquon Barkley<\/a><\/strong>. But all indications were that he was more than capable of stepping in and making an impact. The Pittsburgh, PA native was a very highly touted recruit coming out of high school, rated as the top all-purpose running back by Rivals.com. That didn’t come as a surprise considering his immensely productive high school career that saw him win Pennsylvania’s Mr. Football award as a senior.<\/p>\n

But Barkley’s presence in the Penn State backfield meant that it would take some time before Sanders had a chance to make a name for himself. Though he did play in all 13 games as a true freshman, he contributed mostly on special teams. Not much changed during his sophomore season, Barkley’s last before departing for the NFL. His stats bear this out during that period. He managed just 375 rushing yards and three touchdowns during his first two years as a Nittany Lion.<\/p>\n

But suffice it to say he made the most out of becoming the go-to guy in 2018. Sanders was one of nine Big Ten backs to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark with his 1,274 rushing yards ranking 15th nationally. He added nine rushing touchdowns and his 5.79 yards per carry\u00a0average was the eighth-best total in FBS among players who accounted for at least 200 carries. At season’s end, Sanders received second-team all-Big Ten recognition and was also named the team’s offensive MVP. Much like Barkley, he decided to forego his senior season and declare for the draft a year early.<\/p>\n

Strengths<\/h2>\n