RB Trey Sermon

Originally posted by NYniner85:

When Trey Sermon transferred from Oklahoma to Ohio State, he happened to watch a lot of 49ers film to learn his new system — because the Buckeyes run an outside-zone rushing attack that's really similar to Shanahan's.

A year later, the 49ers drafted Sermon

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) May 14, 2021

Originally posted by Waterbear:

Originally posted by GEEK:

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by 49ers808:

Why did Trey Sermon post 2nd-fastest 10-yd split of draft RBs but only a 4.6 40? I've dug for answer.

Sermon's HS track coach Antwan Toomer: "He was smooth coming out of drive phase (first 10 yards), but pushed too hard and clenched up" rest of the way.

Great news for 49ers

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) May 13, 2021

That explains it.

That's such a homer take by Lombardi. Sermon doesn't have top end speed similar to Kareem Hunt. He's got 1 gear, which is a super fast initial burst to make the first two line of defenders miss. However, he doesn't have breakaway speed.

That's okay. Tape don't lie. That was the only "fault" of Frank Gore. There's no reservations for having a back that can tire defenses out via an inside zone game and then have other backs keep the D honest with outside zones.

And then you add a dangerous mid-range passing game AND a dual threat QB....phewwwwwww. This is the offense Shanahan envisioned all along.

Yeah I don't think Kareem Hunt is a good example of a player with top end speed. He's a great back but not a burner.

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

When Trey Sermon transferred from Oklahoma to Ohio State, he happened to watch a lot of 49ers film to learn his new system — because the Buckeyes run an outside-zone rushing attack that's really similar to Shanahan's.

A year later, the 49ers drafted Sermon

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) May 14, 2021

Hmmm. Wonder if SF been talking to Sermon a few years back and that's the reason for him transferring to Ohio State. Invested in him a few years ago which explains why they HAD to draft him.

Originally posted by ltrain:

Originally posted by BuZzB05:
I watched the YouTube about Justin Fields for championship games against Clemson 2020. I noticed about Trey Sermon because I wanted him. He did help to Fields for carry championship and win games. I am surprised that 49ers draft him. It is called big steal him for us! I am happy that 49ers is pretty smart to draft the players talent well.

Agreed...he put the team on his back and won the Big 10 championship for OSU. 300 yards and 2 TD's in that game where Fields struggled mightily (12/27, 114 yards, 2 INT). Without that win, OSU doesn't make the playoffs and Fields doesn't have his signature game against Clemson. Sermon got injured very early in the national championship and the offense fizzed again (although in all fairness, nobody was touching Alabama last year). Hell, Ian Book had better stats than Fields against Alabama.

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by BuZzB05:
I watched the YouTube about Justin Fields for championship games against Clemson 2020. I noticed about Trey Sermon because I wanted him. He did help to Fields for carry championship and win games. I am surprised that 49ers draft him. It is called big steal him for us! I am happy that 49ers is pretty smart to draft the players talent well.

I am also surprised Sermon dropped to the 3rd round, but I didn't like us giving up 2 fourths for him. The ONLY justification for moving up to get Sermon is if Kyle uses him like a bell cow.

Originally posted by Young2Owens:
He kinda reminds me of Ricky Watters

Originally posted by gold49digger:
Top flight speed is a little overrated for rbs. Good footwork and vision is more key. It might be me growing up watching gore but I rather have a rb that can constantly get 8-15 yards then someone that is capable of getting 80 yard tds but not gain much after.

Originally posted by Mertonschickendance:
How does he compare to Hyde coming out of college? I think Hyde was drafted in the second round too

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Mertonschickendance:
How does he compare to Hyde coming out of college? I think Hyde was drafted in the second round too

Hyde was about 230lbs at the combine, he was bigger. They both have great contact balance and strength to get YAC. I wouldn't called Hyde explosive at all though, sermon is (neither have that long speed). Hyde doesn't have those dynamic cuts that Sermon does. I feel like Sermon has better vision then Hyde did. How often did we see Carlos miss lanes and run into his blockers

I keep coming back to Kareem hunt for a comp of Sermon....not sure he's as good of a pass catcher, but we will see.