NFL Draft Profile: Isaiah Spiller, Running Back, Texas A&M Aggies

NFL draft profile scouting report for Texas A&M running back, Isaiah Spiller

The NFL Draft Bible | Dec 14, 2021

NFL Draft Profile: Isaiah Spiller, Running Back, Texas A&M Aggies /

#28
Pos: RB
Ht: 6003
Wt: 217
Hands: 0858
Vertical: 30
Broad Jump: 906
DOB: 8/9/01
Eligible: 2022
Spring, TX
Klein Collins High School

Isaiah Spiller
Texas A&M Aggies

Pros:

Isaiah Spiller has extremely good size for his position and his weight seems to have a good distribution through his frame. Has very good contact balance as defenders close down on him. Consistently attacks downhill once he receives the ball in the backfield. He maintains very good vision and makes good decisions on where to attack as he gains yards. Strong, thicker base provides him the platform to be a reliable blocker in pass protection. Can occasionally make defenders miss with quick jump cuts. He excels running between the tackles. Flashed very light and nimble feet to weave through traffic. Relies on his burst to get around the edge and thrust his body up the field.

Cons:

Spiller doesn’t wow with elite speed in open space. He also isn’t overly agile or elusive with the ball in his hands. He wasn’t utilized much as a receiver out of the backfield, but did show to be at least proficient as a receiver. His “big play ability” is somewhat limited because of the lack of breakaway speed outside the hashes. Sometimes, he was a little too patient in the backfield and got swallowed up as a consequence.

Summary:

Isaiah Spiller is the perfect blend of size and ability to suggest he will be an immediate impact starter at the next level. His well-roundedness as a running back makes him a candidate to be a lead back in a committee. Teams will definitely be intrigued by his ability in between the tackles to see and gain extra yards as plays develop up the middle.

Background:

Raised in Spring, Texas. Four-star recruit and 9th nationally ranked running back according to 247Sports. Was named a 2019 Under Armour All-American. Finalist for the Houston area Offensive Player of the Year.

One-Liners

With the combination of his size and well-rounded ability, Isaiah Spiller has the potential to be an immediate starter at the next level, most likely assuming lead-back duties within a committee.

Grades

Current Player Value/Potential Player Value

8.0 / 8.7

2022 NFL Draft: Isaiah Spiller is a Safe Bet at Running Back

2022 Isaiah Spiller Fantasy Football Overview:

Coming into the 2022 NFL Draft, Texas A&M running back is one of the premier options available for fantasy managers in need of a talent infusion at the position. He is a thick, powerful runner who consistently uses his physicality to his advantage. Top-tier contact balance jumps off the tape while watching Spiller. He is consistently falling forward for extra yards at the end of runs. When used on inside runs is where Spiller thrives, as he showcases excellent toughness and a nose for the endzone. He has a proven track record in the receiving game, and he looks natural both catching the ball and working for yards after the catch in space. Excellent footwork behind the line of scrimmage combined with very good vision and patience make Spiller an exciting prospect both for NFL teams and fantasy managers alike. He is a willing and capable blocker in pass protection, which will immediately help his chances at staying on the field for all three downs for whichever NFL team selects him.

2022 Isaiah Spiller Draft Strategy:

Based on his well-rounded game Spiller looks like a near-lock to be selected early on day two of the 2022 NFL Draft. For fantasy managers in single quarterback formats, there is an argument to spend the first overall selection on him. In superflex formats, there is likely to be at least one quarterback selected ahead of him, but he should be a mid-first round pick at the latest. He is a complete back who is capable of top-24 running back status in his rookie season based on his receiving ability and penchant for scoring touchdowns.

Best Case Scenario:

If Spiller lands on a team with an established offense who thinks they are one piece away from Super Bowl aspirations, the sky could truly be the limit for his value. The Arizona Cardinals and Buffalo Bills would both be exciting destinations for him on draft day. Current Cardinals running backs James Conner and Chase Edmonds are both headed for unrestricted free agency and we’ve seen what sort of value running backs in that scheme can have. The Buffalo Bills have their premier young quarterback in Josh Allen and a stud wide receiver in Stefon Diggs but have not generated much in the running game. Devin Singletary and Zack Moss have both struggled to establish themselves as the focal point of their backfield. A talent like Spiller would elevate their entire offense.

Worst Case Scenario:

Landing in a backfield with an already established runner and forming a committee would be a less than ideal scenario for Spiller. He has the potential both physically and from a skillset perspective to be a true three-down runner, and his value would undoubtedly take a hit if not given that opportunity. While most NFL teams would be happy to pair Spiller with another backfield weapon, fantasy managers would be left disappointed at the thought of what could have been if he had only been afforded the opportunity to become a true workhorse back.

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