Isaac Guerendo-RB-Louisville 2024 NFL Draft

Fullback… does anyone actually believe that? When has Kyle Shanahan ever had a plan for his 3rd-4th round pick range running backs?

Probably my least favorite pick of the draft. I hope I'm wrong, but he's nothing like Mostert to me.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
I'm a bit lower on him than some in here…he's an elite combine athlete. I don't know if I see that crazy speed on film. Also for a guy that 220lbs+ he sure doesn't break a lot of tackles and get yards after contact. He kinda reminds me of Israel Abanikanda from Pitt who got drafted in the 5th by the jets two yrs ago.

I feel like he runs kinda upright and I wouldn't say he has great contact balance. For a guy that's been in college so long (and was never the dude at any of those places) I feel like he's not really that impressive as a runner. Looks good at pass blocking and will have a role on 3rd down (like once a game with CMC out there lol).

I don't know giving up two 5ths for a RB, let alone him was kinda meh to me as the dust has settled.

with all that said I hope he turns into the next stud at RB.

Like I posted before, hoping that spending time with CMC will help him with stuff like that as well. Christian just knows how to absorb hits, to keep his balance, and to then run forward. Dude is just Amazing.

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
I didn't follow him in college but after seeing his numbers (specifically the 4.3 speed) I thought of Joe Williams, Matt Breida,and Raheem Mostert- those guys that could rip off the 50 yard run.

Of course Williams is a never was and the latter two couldn't stay healthy long enough to become that guy, although Mostert is a couple tiers above Breida and is a top babk in the league. But reading what you said, he seems the complete opposite of Pearsall,Green,and Puni- ready to go players.

Maybe IG is the Jordan Mason replacement since he is a pure runner and doesn't offer much else. With that said, if he is,that's a good player than can spell CMC AND offer help as a 3rd down back, but horrible value.

I hope he can become a combo of Mitchell and Mason,with good health. The one plus- he will get great coaching here.

Completely disagree. We see what CMC brings to the table especially in passing game. IG can be used in similar ways. That to me is valuable. We see what happens when certain players are out. IG has a chance to allow Kyle to use full play book if CMC gets hurt and misses time.

While I like his rushing ability and think he can be Mostert like it's the passing game area I'm more excited to see.

4th round pick on a 3rd down running back? I'm sorry, that's bad value. At the RB position, I don't think it's crazy to want a 3 down guy. Example- Eli Mitchell was a 6th round pick and if he had good health, we'd all be fine with him as a starter in a universe where we never tradec for CMC.

I was discussing him in the context of if that's all he provides. It helps the team, but bad value. I can take a 4th round role player at a lot of positions. Backup QB, WR, OL, DL, etc. But RB? You need to have started potential.

I'm hoping for more Mostert or Mitchell like contributions rather than a guy that only can give a few snaps a game.

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
4th round pick on a 3rd down running back? I'm sorry, that's bad value. At the RB position, I don't think it's crazy to want a 3 down guy. Example- Eli Mitchell was a 6th round pick and if he had good health, we'd all be fine with him as a starter in a universe where we never tradec for CMC.

I was discussing him in the context of if that's all he provides. It helps the team, but bad value. I can take a 4th round role player at a lot of positions. Backup QB, WR, OL, DL, etc. But RB? You need to have started potential.

I'm hoping for more Mostert or Mitchell like contributions rather than a guy that only can give a few snaps a game.

Why do you think he's just a 3rd down running back?

Originally posted by Waterbear:
Fullback… does anyone actually believe that? When has Kyle Shanahan ever had a plan for his 3rd-4th round pick range running backs?

Probably my least favorite pick of the draft. I hope I'm wrong, but he's nothing like Mostert to me.

Dude Larry said it lol. No one should believe a word that guy says about football.

I agree it's my least favorite pick as well.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Waterbear:
Fullback… does anyone actually believe that? When has Kyle Shanahan ever had a plan for his 3rd-4th round pick range running backs?

Probably my least favorite pick of the draft. I hope I'm wrong, but he's nothing like Mostert to me.

Dude Larry said it lol. No one should believe a word that guy says about football.

I agree it's my least favorite pick as well.

Credit where it's due Larry did call Purdy being a gun very very early.

The fullback idea is an out of the box idea but saying no one should believe a word he says about football seems unreasonable.

The more I watch this guy the more I dislike the pick.

The difference between this guy and Sermon/TDP is that if Sermon/TDP struggle running the ball they are useless. Guerendo is a good pass blocker, Is good at catching out of the backfield, And you can use him on special teams. I see a role for him, Even if he struggles abit with finding holes. Take Mason for example, He rarely sees the field because Kyle doesn't trust him in pass blocking and he's not a good pass catcher. But he does remain on the team because of special teams. So if there was a roster spot for Mason, There is going to be one for Guerendo.

6.1 yards per carry
4.3 40
good blocker
good receiver (was A WR, still learning the RB)
Tough
Smart (4.0 student in mechanical engineering)
Improving with high upside
160 yards 7 yds/carry in his last bowl game against USC

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
4th round pick on a 3rd down running back? I'm sorry, that's bad value. At the RB position, I don't think it's crazy to want a 3 down guy. Example- Eli Mitchell was a 6th round pick and if he had good health, we'd all be fine with him as a starter in a universe where we never tradec for CMC.

I was discussing him in the context of if that's all he provides. It helps the team, but bad value. I can take a 4th round role player at a lot of positions. Backup QB, WR, OL, DL, etc. But RB? You need to have started potential.

I'm hoping for more Mostert or Mitchell like contributions rather than a guy that only can give a few snaps a game.

Why do you think he's just a 3rd down running back?

We still have CMC and past history. I think he can play all 3 downs but will he actually be used? Of course we have to wait and see, but if it shakes out like it has in the past, it's bad use of draft capital.

Not a fan of wasting draft picks on Rbs, especially when you have the best In the league on the team.

Originally posted by Sickaa:
Not a fan of wasting draft picks on Rbs, especially when you have the best In the league on the team.

CMC is great but he managed to get through last year without injury. With all his touches and his age, injuries are quite possible. I don't know if this guy is a good backup or even how they plan on using him.

I have this weird feeling that Schrader will beat him out. But IG has so much potential. Totally see why they picked him and hopefully he turns into the absolute beast that he can be.

Originally posted by Sickaa:
Not a fan of wasting draft picks on Rbs, especially when you have the best In the league on the team.

I'm not a fan of continually missing on taking a RB in the 3 or fourth. I mean we are going on 8 straight years of making horrific offensive third round selections (we've missed on every third rounder except Warner so far).

this guy has great measurable but I question his spacial awareness, patience etc.

the white guy we picked up as an UDFA looks like he may be a steal. Slow 40 but seems to be a much more natural back. We've been great at selecting backs in the UDFA market. I'm not sure why we keep insisting on taking them in the third, especially when we are horrific at it.

Originally posted by KiwiM3:
Credit where it's due Larry did call Purdy being a gun very very early.

The fullback idea is an out of the box idea but saying no one should believe a word he says about football seems unreasonable.

Larry also said Fred was a horrible pick and will only be a special teamer. Dude thinks every late day 3 guy is a "gem" he's no different than anyone else in here. His opinion means absolutely nothing to me.