Jason Huntley, New Mexico State
Player was taken at Pick 172 in Round 5 by the Detroit Lions and was the 14th running back off the board. He spent 4 years at New Mexico State where he ran for 1090 yards on 154 carries (7.1 yards per carry) and caught 40 passes for 192 yards with 11 total touchdowns during his last year in college.
Athletic Profile
Film Analysis
Running: Jason Huntley is a smaller back who offers upside in a change of pace role. He offers solid vision and creative moves in the open field. He also has good bursts out of his cuts with the ball. His vision is okay and he had some fumbling issues in his collegiate career. He projects mostly as a special teamer as a kick and punt returner. In college, Huntley returned five kicks for touchdowns.
Receiving: Huntley displays good burst out his cuts as a route runner as well and is a legitimate receiving threat.
Pass Blocking: Not a great pass blocker in college, Huntley shouldn’t be asked to pass protect in college.
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Landing Spot Reaction
Jason Huntley is headed to an extremely crowded backfield in Detroit. They just drafted D’Andre Swift in round two and they have Kerryon. Huntley won’t be asked to do any running in that offense and should serve as a special teams returner only.
Swift and Kerryon Johnson will be the one and two in that offense. Huntley doesn’t impact the value of either players. Kerryon Johnson was already on the decline after Swift was drafted, and this could be another pick showing how little Detroit believes he can stay healthy.
Dynasty Draft Projection
Jason Huntley is currently the RB3 on his own team. He should go undrafted in most rookie drafts that are four rounds long. If you are in a league that offers points for return yards, Huntley may offer upside as a long-term change of pace back in Detroit’s offense if Kerryon Johnson can’t stay healthy. He’s a name to monitor and could become interesting if Johnson gets moved, but he’s still a low upside long-term fantasy option.
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