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With the 135th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs select...
PFF Big Board Rank: 140
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 207
Class: Jr.
Age: 23.3
Ideal Role: Change of pace, complementary back.
Scheme Fit: Heavy zone-blocking run scheme.
Although other runners such as Kevin Harris and Tyler Allgier were considerations at this point, Pierre Strong offers a more explosive skill-set that could thrive in the Chiefs' open offense. He's a small school back but has shown some ability in the passing game that gives him a chance to claim McKinnon's role in year one. Strong will likely never be a 3-down workhorse in the league, but he comps favorably to a prime Tevin Coleman type runner, with more passing game chops. He will be a useful part of a committee in year one.
1 (30): George Pickens - WR - Georgia
2 (50): Nik Bonitto - EDGE - Oklahoma
2 (62): Skyy Moore - WR - Western Michigan
3 (94): Martin Emerson - CB - Mississippi State
3 (103): Darrian Beavers - LB - Cincinnati
4 (121): Tyreke Smith - EDGE - Ohio State
4 (135): Pierre Strong Jr. - RB - South Dakota State
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Pierre Strong Jr. - RB - South Dakota State
PFF Big Board Rank: 140
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 207
Class: Jr.
Age: 23.3
Prospect Profile (via The Draft Network)
Pierre Strong is a good athlete with good straight-line speed while showing good body control as a runner. In the passing game, he’s shown sufficient hands out of the backfield. He is a definite threat in space when he gets the ball on a check-down. He is physical and willing in pass protection but should be better in this regard with pro coaching. In the run game, he is a slasher-type runner that has been extremely productive at the FCS level. He is a good decision-maker who has a good feel for weak-arm cutbacks on a defender. He runs with good vision and instinctive feel in traffic. He will not be a back who breaks many tackles or a back who consistently creates when nothing’s there. He also has a lot of clear air production in their system. However, he has redeeming attributes in his vision, footwork, and home-run potential. In the NFL, he would be an optimal fit in a zone run scheme, ideally as a complementary piece who could also remain on the field on passing downs.Ideal Role: Change of pace, complementary back.
Scheme Fit: Heavy zone-blocking run scheme.
Career Stats (via PFF)
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
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OVERALL GRADE | 85.5 | 79.7 | 82.1 |
GAMES PLAYED | 15 | 9 | 11 |
ATT | 239 | 130 | 141 |
YARDS | 1694 | 708 | 1007 |
YPA | 7.1 | 5.4 | 7.1 |
TD | 18 | 3 | 8 |
REC | 22 | 20 | 14 |
TARG | 34 | 25 | 18 |
REC YARDS | 150 | 177 | 156 |
Rationale
Clyde Edwards-Helaire has been underwhelming as a pro, and even if he becomes a post-hype breakout, should not be considered an explosive runner. Ronald Jones is an over-rated bust on a one-year prove-it deal and has no versatility in the passing game. Jerick McKinnon and Darrel Williams remain unsigned as of now. It's time for the Chiefs to address the position correctly, instead of spending first-round draft capital on a back, taking a swing on an explosive player in the mid-rounds.Although other runners such as Kevin Harris and Tyler Allgier were considerations at this point, Pierre Strong offers a more explosive skill-set that could thrive in the Chiefs' open offense. He's a small school back but has shown some ability in the passing game that gives him a chance to claim McKinnon's role in year one. Strong will likely never be a 3-down workhorse in the league, but he comps favorably to a prime Tevin Coleman type runner, with more passing game chops. He will be a useful part of a committee in year one.
Chiefs Draft Class
1 (29): Kaair Elam - CB - Florida1 (30): George Pickens - WR - Georgia
2 (50): Nik Bonitto - EDGE - Oklahoma
2 (62): Skyy Moore - WR - Western Michigan
3 (94): Martin Emerson - CB - Mississippi State
3 (103): Darrian Beavers - LB - Cincinnati
4 (121): Tyreke Smith - EDGE - Ohio State
4 (135): Pierre Strong Jr. - RB - South Dakota State
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