Milton is a downhill, one-speed thumper. He's a one-cut rusher who gets up to top speed quickly (86th percentile 10-yard split). Milton lacks a home run gear, though, as he'll get caught from behind on long runs. Many of his 20-30-yard runs would be house calls for other running backs, but defenders are able to gain ground on him in the open field. Milton is an upright runner who can be cut down near the line of scrimmage if defenders hit him with a decent wrap. He can break some tackles in the second level, though, with a decent leg drive and a well-timed jump cut or stiff arm. Milton won't be a pass-game weapon at the next level. He only garnered 13 targets in college, but he was a capable pass catcher when called upon, as he secured 84.6% of those targets. Milton can be a safe check-down option, but don't expect him to evolve into more than that. He is a strong pass protector though, so he could surprise with the number of passing downs he plays. Milton can anchor his area and has plenty of strong reps on film where he stands up free rushers. He logged a 73.1 pass-blocking grade in his final season with zero sacks or hurries with his 26 pass-blocking snaps. Dynasty Outlook: The former bulldog has become an Eagle. Milton went undrafted and signed a contract with Philadelphia. With his SEC pedigree and eye-opening tackle-breaking metrics, Milton is worth stashing on a taxi squad. In most leagues, he'll go undrafted and can be added via the waiver wire after your rookie draft.
by in FantasyMay 1, 2024