Woody Marks

Marks is a linear runner. His physical limitations show up on film. He's at his best when he runs downhill, utilizing good vision with little wasted movement. Marks will continually get what is blocked, but the down-to-down question is how much more he can get. His burst is average, and his lateral agility is limited. He can get into trouble at times when pressing a run and overcommitting. At times, Marks will do this and run into the back of one of his blockers as he lacks the explosiveness to change courses quickly enough. His thinner lower half doesn't allow him to do much more than run through weak arm tackles or defenders with poor pursuit angles. This also shows up in pass pro. He is a willing blocker, and there's nothing I'll add besmirching his technique, but his physical limitations show up here as well. Marks will engage with defenders in pass pro, but he can struggle to anchor his defender or get blown out of his cleats by stronger defenders. Marks displays a soft set of hands as a receiver, and the ability to snag balls outside of his frame, but his route running is limited. He was moved to the perimeter at times at USC. His limited deceleration and change of direction skills showed up when he was asked to run curls and stop routes.

A ready-made third-down back, Woody Marks had 261 receptions over five college seasons (the first four at Mississippi State). Marks fared well as a runner last year, with 1,133 rushing yards and nine TD runs. But he never had even 600 rushing yards in any of his four previous seasons. Marks should have a solid NFL career as a pass-catching RB, but there might not be much early-down upside.