The Rise of Tyrion Davis-Price: A Rookie Running Back to Watch

Mitchell Scaglione

Our thoughts on 2022 NFL rookie running back, Tyrion Davis-Price.

Measurables:

• 6'0" 211 lbs.

• 4.48 forty-yard dash

• 30” Vertical Jump @ combine; 35.5" Vert @ Pro Day

"Davis-Price can be part of an NFL rotation for several years at the NFL-level."

Strengths:

• Big frame & well-proportioned build

• Drops pads effectively between the tackles and absorbs hits

• Run balance and power help him to pick up yards post-contact

• Above average open-field speed for his size

• One of the most consistent pass blockers in this class

• Most productive runs came in the second half of games

• At his best late in the season; averaged 123.3 YPG last 7 in ‘21

• Looks game fast w/ a 90th-percentile speed score

• Nice stiff leg cut, gets north-south fast

• Proven durability and plenty of tread on the tires

Weaknesses:

• Quick but not explosive, especially when trying to bounce outside

• Needs work on pacing and knowing where his blockers are

• Too much contact inside, sometimes with his own blockers

• Scored a TD in only 3 of 12 games in ‘21

• 3 fumbles on 221 touches in ‘21

• Averaged less than 5 YPC all 3 college seasons

• Not a proven pass-catcher

• No special teams experience

• Not sure he can be a short yardage/goal line. Gets held up at times.

• All of his 2021 TDs were in 3 weeks.

• His 4.8 YPC average is deceptive. Would be 3.7 if not for a few big games.

Scouting Report

Looks like a good fit for the 49ers. Overall, Davis-Price isn't going to do anything flashy, but he's a physical, downhill runner who breaks tackles late in games and does an above-average job in pass protection. He has the ability to be part of a rotation for several years at the NFL-level.