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The 2021 NFL Draft is nearly two months away, and former Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell could hear his name called early.
As scouts are getting deeper and deeper into their evaluation of prospects, one prominent one had high praise for Gainwell on Twitter.
The NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah had this to say after breaking down some of Gainwell’s film: “Sign me up for Memphis RB Kenneth Gainwell! Vision, burst and contact balance. He can line up in slot or out wide too. True three down value.”
It’s high praise from one of the sports’ most respected scouts. In 2019, Gainwell rushed for 1,459 yards while adding 610 receiving yards.
He finished with 16 total touchdowns while helping lead the Tigers to an AAC Championship. Gainwell opted out of the 2020 season but is still regarded as a Top 50 prospect by most.
Expect him to be off the board no later than Round Three.
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