Blazing 40 at Combine Could Vault RB Lache Seastrunk into 1st Round of NFL Draft

February 23, 2014   ·   Gary Davenport   ·   Jump to comments

The collegiate career of Baylor running back Lache Seastrunk is a study in contrasts.
Immense physical talent clouded by off-the-field turmoil. Fantastic performances followed by disappearing acts.
Given the yo-yo that led Seastrunk from Texas to Oregon and then back to Texas, it's not a big surprise that entering this week's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis there are a number of questions surrounding the 5'9", 201-pound back.
If Seastrunk answers those questions with the sub 4.3-second 40-yard dash he told Fox Sports 1 (via Mike Huguenin of NFL.com) he plans to run, Seastrunk may run right past the other running backs in the 2014 NFL draft and into the first round.
 
The Long Road Home
Seastrunk had a very successful collegiate career at Baylor, which is pretty remarkable given that he wasn't supposed to play there at all.
Seastrunk, who Rivals.com ranked third among all running backs in 2010, was heavily recruited by a number of schools, bu...

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