Should I Start Roman Hemby?

Thursday, April 2, 8:38 AM

Indiana running back Roman Hemby spent four years at Maryland before transferring to Indiana, where he put up his best statistical season on the way to a National Championship. While he led the team in yards and carries, his rushing efficiency numbers were surpassed by almost every other back on the roster, perhaps reflecting the environment more than his own individual efforts. Hemby ranks near the bottom of the class in both explosive run and missed tackles forced rates, and his cleanest path to an NFL role is likely through his work in the passing game, having topped 30 receptions and more than a yard per route run in each of his final three seasons at Maryland. He projects as a late-round or UDFA prospect who will need to earn a committee role in the NFL.