California junior running back Jahvid Best will forgo his senior year and enter the 2010 NFL Draft. He is considered a fringe first-round pick.
Even following season-ending injury, Cal’s Jahvid Best goes pro
Best rushed for 2,668 yards and scored 29 touchdowns in three college seasons. As a freshman, Best split carries with Justin Forsett. As a junior, Best missed part of the season after suffering a serious concussion and back injury against Oregon State on Nov. 7. Those injuries caused Best to miss the remainder of the season and Cal's bowl game.
When Best played, he was electric. On his career, he averaged a ridiculous 7.8 yards per carry. Best had 29 career rushing touchdowns, but he is also a good receiver. He finished his career as a receiver with 62 receptions for 533 yards and six scores.
There are some questions about Best’s legitimate height. He was listed at 5-foot-10 by Cal, but some believe he’s 5-foot-8 or 5-foot-9. Because of his size, Best isn’t at his ...ahem... best running inside. He’s also inexperienced as a blocker.
But Best’s speed and quickness can’t be coached up. in the open field he’s hard to catch and his vision is excellent. A team with a big running back would do well by selecting Best.
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