2019 NFL Draft: 3 Running backs on the rise after NFL Combine performance
By Cory Kinnan
Mike Weber, Ohio State
The Ohio State product Mike Weber reminded everyone of the potential he has, in case they forgot. The three-year producer in Columbus has been overlooked to this point, but no more. Many will forget that Weber was a 1,000-yard rusher in his freshman season with the Buckeyes before recovering from a nagging injury to start his sophomore season.
That injury allowed teammate J.K. Dobbins, who should have a keen eye on him for the 2020 draft, to jump onto the scene in Columbus and forced Weber to split carries with him for the final two seasons of his career. Regardless of the carries he saw, Weber finished his career in the scarlet and grey with nearly 3,000 total yards and 25 touchdowns.
While his arm and hand measurements came in a bit undersized, Weber showed off his strength and athleticism, registering 22 reps on the bench press and hitting 33.5 inches on his vertical jump. Running an official 4.47-second 40 time, Weber proved that he has speed to burn within his stocky 5-10 and 211-pound frame.
Weber also displayed the ability to make precise cuts and catch the ball out of the backfield during his time in the on-field drills.