The No. 1 dominant college career dominator rating in the class belongs to Missouri's Cody Schrader at 30%, albeit some came against weak competition playing at Truman State before he transferred to Missouri. In his last year at Truman State, he rushed for over 2,000 yards and compiled a 49% dominator rating. Absurd.
That's the obvious knock on Schrader as we project him to take a substantial leap in competition at the professional level.
Even so, the 5-foot-9 and 202-pound RB was still super productive in his two years at Missouri with a jump in competition after making the team as a walk-on.
Posted a 22% dominator rating in 2022, followed by a 30% dominator rating this past season, with 14 TDs and over 1,600 yards rushing (third in the FBS).
I like the fact that Schrader has already shown the ability to deliver against tougher competition in the SEC - a trait that will make it easier for him to transition to the pros. Reminds me a lot of a few other super late-drafted players who made an impact as rookies such as Jaylen Warren and James Robinson.
My only concern is that his average yards per play is low (2.1), although it does not include his snaps from Truman State. And his athletic profile leaves some to be desired, given a 4.61 40-yard dash is well below average and will hurt him in the pros. He hurt his hamstring during testing and measured in smaller than his listed weight in college.
But a three-down skill set - 111 career receptions - makes Schrader a player primed to deliver if ever called upon. The 49ers signed Schrader as UDFA.
