Top RB prospect boosts draft stock with incredible vertical jump at 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

Per Mix IQ, he posted the identical vertical as explosive New Orleans Saints dynamo Alvin Kamara, who’s established himself as one of many league’s greatest operating backs since being chosen within the third spherical of the 2017 draft. 

Mix IQ knowledge additionally reveals he is one among two operating backs with a 39.5″ vertical or larger on the mix and a manufacturing rating of not less than 90 since 2003, becoming a member of 2024 Related Press Offensive Participant of the 12 months Eagles operating again Saquon Barkley.

NFL.com famous that Skattebo’s spectacular vertical improved “his present [Next-Gen Stats] athleticism rating to a 74.”

“He’s now firmly sitting because the No. 2 operating again on this 12 months’s class (behind [Boise State running back] Ashton Jeanty) with an total draft rating of 88,” NFL.com continued.

Skattebo was additionally extensively hailed because the second-best operating again behind Jeanty in school soccer throughout the 2024 season. He completed fifth in Heisman voting, gaining 2,316 yards from scrimmage (1,711 speeding, 605 receiving) with 24 whole touchdowns on 338 performs (6.7 yards per play).

Skattebo additionally accomplished a 42-yard landing go within the Peach Bowl in opposition to Texas. He was unbelievable in his last sport, placing Arizona State on his again because it almost pulled off an upset in a 39-31 double-overtime loss. The senior again completed the heartbreaker with 30 carries, 143 yards, two speeding touchdowns and eight receptions for 99 yards.

NFL.com famous that Skattebo is unlikely to take part within the 40-yard sprint and different drills, which may very well be smart contemplating he is not referred to as a speedy again. He is rather more of a bruising-style runner and endurance again. 

Final season, Professional Soccer Focus credited Skattebo with 103 missed tackles compelled, trailing Jeanty for probably the most in FBS. Per CFB Stats, Skattebo was strongest within the fourth quarter, averaging 6.2 yards per carry.

Skattebo started his collegiate profession at FCS Sacramento State (2021-22) earlier than transferring to Arizona State in 2023. He is used to being missed, having entered school as a zero-star prospect. 

If his school tape wasn’t sturdy sufficient proof, Skattebo’s vertical bounce ought to remind everybody what a uncommon athlete he’s.