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It would be great to pick up a real blocking fullback, one who was drafted to block and has experience blocking. Obviously in the patriots schemes, this player would need to be a receiver and an emergency runner.
We probably wouldn't be able to get one of the NFL's top blocking fullbacks. The teams that have them will want to keep them.
A perfect player would be one that spent his senior year blocking for one of the nation's top backs. It would also help if the players has spent three or three years as an NFL bit player, so that we know they understand the NFL game, and can play.
There is such a player available. He blocked for Rudi Johnson at Auburn. He was drafted in the 3rd round in 2001. See below for his 2001 bio and his college bio
2001: Played in all 16 games, predominately on special teams totaling five tackles. Saw action at fullback in three games versus San Diego (12/2), Dallas (12/16) and Kansas City (1/6/02) and had two rushes for 11 yards. Returned three kickoffs for 40 yards. Had a 49-yard kickoff return at Buffalo (11/18) called back due to a holding call.
College Career
Despite seeing action mostly as a blocker, managed to gain 626 yards on 149 carries with six touchdowns and 354 yards with a score on 30 receptions. Started 16 of 28 games played for Auburn. Junior: Played in 12 games, starting eight at fullback. Collected 260 yards with a pair of touchdowns on 42 carries (6.2 avg.) and caught 15 passes for 107 yards. Rushed a season-high 10 times for 56 yards and a 6-yard touchdown versus Mississippi. Earned Player of the Game honors versus Northern Illinois after catching two passes for 18 yards, making seven knockdown blocks and a crucial block to spring a Rudi Johnson 56-yard scoring run. Rushed four times for 17 yards and a 9-yard touchdown, adding 21 yards on three receptions versus Louisiana Tech. Named Offensive Player of the Game versus Alabama after running five times for 55 yards. Gained a season-high 69 yards on eight carries, caught four passes for 45 yards in the SEC Championship Game versus Florida. Closed out his career versus Michigan in the Citrus Bowl with four receptions for 51 yards and three rushes for 16 yards. Sophomore: Played in every game starting four, while leading the team with 93 carries for 330 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Gained 96 yards on eight catches. Rushed 15 times for 68 yards and a 34-yard touchdown versus Arkansas. Gained 81 yards on 24 carries with an 8-yard score versus Central Florida. Closed out the season versus Alabama with a career-high 83 yards on 21 carries with an 18-yard reception. Freshman: Started at fullback in the team’s first three games. Finished with 14 carries for 36 yards and a pair of touchdowns and caught seven passes for 151 yards and a score. Scored his first career touchdown on a 1-yard run versus Mississippi, finishing with 28 yards on six attempts and 38 yards on a pair of catches. Had a 54-yard touchdown reception versus Louisiana State. Closed out the season with a 23-yard catch and ran for a 1-yard touchdown versus Alabama. Redshirted as a freshman.
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The player - Heath Evans, FB, New England Patriots
We probably wouldn't be able to get one of the NFL's top blocking fullbacks. The teams that have them will want to keep them.
A perfect player would be one that spent his senior year blocking for one of the nation's top backs. It would also help if the players has spent three or three years as an NFL bit player, so that we know they understand the NFL game, and can play.
There is such a player available. He blocked for Rudi Johnson at Auburn. He was drafted in the 3rd round in 2001. See below for his 2001 bio and his college bio
2001: Played in all 16 games, predominately on special teams totaling five tackles. Saw action at fullback in three games versus San Diego (12/2), Dallas (12/16) and Kansas City (1/6/02) and had two rushes for 11 yards. Returned three kickoffs for 40 yards. Had a 49-yard kickoff return at Buffalo (11/18) called back due to a holding call.
College Career
Despite seeing action mostly as a blocker, managed to gain 626 yards on 149 carries with six touchdowns and 354 yards with a score on 30 receptions. Started 16 of 28 games played for Auburn. Junior: Played in 12 games, starting eight at fullback. Collected 260 yards with a pair of touchdowns on 42 carries (6.2 avg.) and caught 15 passes for 107 yards. Rushed a season-high 10 times for 56 yards and a 6-yard touchdown versus Mississippi. Earned Player of the Game honors versus Northern Illinois after catching two passes for 18 yards, making seven knockdown blocks and a crucial block to spring a Rudi Johnson 56-yard scoring run. Rushed four times for 17 yards and a 9-yard touchdown, adding 21 yards on three receptions versus Louisiana Tech. Named Offensive Player of the Game versus Alabama after running five times for 55 yards. Gained a season-high 69 yards on eight carries, caught four passes for 45 yards in the SEC Championship Game versus Florida. Closed out his career versus Michigan in the Citrus Bowl with four receptions for 51 yards and three rushes for 16 yards. Sophomore: Played in every game starting four, while leading the team with 93 carries for 330 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Gained 96 yards on eight catches. Rushed 15 times for 68 yards and a 34-yard touchdown versus Arkansas. Gained 81 yards on 24 carries with an 8-yard score versus Central Florida. Closed out the season versus Alabama with a career-high 83 yards on 21 carries with an 18-yard reception. Freshman: Started at fullback in the team’s first three games. Finished with 14 carries for 36 yards and a pair of touchdowns and caught seven passes for 151 yards and a score. Scored his first career touchdown on a 1-yard run versus Mississippi, finishing with 28 yards on six attempts and 38 yards on a pair of catches. Had a 54-yard touchdown reception versus Louisiana State. Closed out the season with a 23-yard catch and ran for a 1-yard touchdown versus Alabama. Redshirted as a freshman.
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Are you interested?? Would it help if this player knew the patriot offensive system? Would it help if the patriots thought a lot of his play?
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The player - Heath Evans, FB, New England Patriots