Senior Bowl MVP Ameer Abdullah Flashes as Versatile Weapon, Raises Draft Stock

January 25, 2015   ·   Kristopher Knox   ·   Jump to comments

Among all of the players who managed to excel on Saturday in the Reese's Senior Bowl, former Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah probably stood out the most.
Not that Abdullah really needed the extra exposure.
A three-year starter at Nebraska, Abdullah rushed for more than 1,600 yards in each of the past two seasons and averaged more than 5.0 yards per carry in each of the past three. He set the school single-game all-purpose record in 2014 with 341 yards against Rutgers and owns the school career record with 6,605 all-purpose yards in four seasons. 
Abdullah isn't expected to be a top draft pick, however, due to questions about his size (5'8", 198 lbs) and ball security (17 lost fumbles in four seasons). He is currently projected as a second-round pick by NFLDraftScout.com. 
If Abdullah can ease concerns about his ability to hold onto the football, he could very well go at the top of the second round due to his versatility and productivity. 
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