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While this play is only for a small gain, it should have been a TFL. CEH has outstanding lateral agility to make defenders miss with his jump cut.
Here's another example of turning what would have been a TFL, into positive yards. This time for a touchdown. CEH has a nasty spin move.
CEH plays with a low center of gravity and thick lower half. He was rarely brought down by defenders looking to throw their bodies into him. I love the competitiveness/physicality at the end of the play to lower his shoulder.
Another incredible demonstration of his contact balance. Diggs tries to rip the ball out instead of securing the tackle thinking that the shot from his teammate would take him down. Think again.
CEH has very good burst through the hole, but his long speed is not where he wins. He will get to the second and third levels quickly, but he will get chased down from time to time. He was able to get the TD here.
In the same game, here's one that he couldn't quite get the touchdown. But his vision, setting up defenders, and quick/sharp cuts are all outstanding on this play.
CEH is a mismatch for linebackers out of the backfield. I expect that to continue into his NFL career.
Jump cuts back inside, stiff arms another defender to the ground while keeping his balance, and fights for every yard
Does a good job of manipulating the first defender to create separation inside, spin move and juke to get a few extra yards.
One thing that I really like about CEH in the passing game is his ability to fully extend for the ball. He shows the ability to catch outside of his frame that will help him in the NFL when he cannot get as much separation due to lack of speed.
CEH is more experienced as a route runner than most running backs coming out of college. Does a good job of reading the coverage and not giving the defense clues to where he is going making him open on the corner route from the backfield
