Marcus Lattimore vs Trent Richardson

[batsandgats]

Originally Posted by CameronCropper

Trent Richardson.

As beastly as Marcus Lattimore is, I have a feeling he'll be run into the ground before he turns professional. He could have a couple of good years in the league, but all that wear on the tyres will eventually catch up to you.

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Lattimore reminds me of T. A. McLendon for NC State a while back when Rivers was playing. Dude was a badass his freshman year with a similar bruising style, big too, 5'10 230 pounds, but career fell apart due to injuries. Almost identical freshman seasons, about the same carries over 1100 yards rushing, a little under 20 rushing tds. Both had around the same amount of receiving yards as well.

[ellsy82]

Originally Posted by batsandgats

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Lattimore reminds me of T. A. McLendon for NC State a while back when Rivers was playing. Dude was a badass his freshman year with a similar bruising style, big too, 5'10 230 pounds, but career fell apart due to injuries. Almost identical freshman seasons, about the same carries over 1100 yards rushing, a little under 20 rushing tds. Both had around the same amount of receiving yards as well.

McLendon even had the pedigree to back it up too. Shame about the injuries. Lets hope Latty can come out of SCU in much better shape.

[Texas Homer]

Right now, give me Trent.

No idea who might get drafted higher though.

[LonghornsLegend]

Originally Posted by CameronCropper

Trent Richardson.

As beastly as Marcus Lattimore is, I have a feeling he'll be run into the ground before he turns professional. He could have a couple of good years in the league, but all that wear on the tyres will eventually catch up to you.

You know I hear people say this, but I really don't think there's any merit to it. There are a ton of RB's who have been workhorses in College and it really never affected them. Even if an injury does occur down the line, the team is just thinking about what can a guy offer them for the 5 year contract. You'll worry about longer then that come time for an extension.


He had a typical season of carries for big time backs. Ray Rice was pushing 400 carries by his Junior season, same with Donald Brown. If they give him around 300 the next 2 seasons it won't be anything to worry about.

[SchizophrenicBatman]

I think Richardson is ridiculously overrated. He has hype as a top 15 guy when I'm not even sure he's a round 1 guy

I like Lattimore but he has a problem when it comes to the NFL. His body is already pretty maxed out and he's not fast. He'll never be AD. Maybe a better version of Ingram, though

[M.O.T.H.]

His body is maxed out? What do you mean by that exactly? He's a grown ass man now a days. He went from a powerful runner at 215 last year and now he's a man beast at 230+. Do you really want him getting any bigger than that? lol. As for speed...he's a solid 4.5ish guy, he's plenty fast.

[Bald_81]

I thought this would be a good thread to bump seeing as they had two very different seasons. So, if you had to choose today would you take Richardson or Lattimore?

[SeanTaylorRIP]

Lattimore reminds me of Steven Jackson.

[RaiderNation]

Today I'd say Richardson, just have to see how Lattimore bounces back from the ACL tear. Before the injury, I probably would have said Lattimore would be a better NFL player.

[bigbuc]

Give me Richardson everyday of the week. I see a bigger, faster and stronger Curtis Martin when watching Rich. Not a game breaker like CJ2k or AP, but at the end of the game he has 19 to 25 rushes 100+.

[BRAVEHEART]

I like Lattimore, he's got a better feel for the game, and better vision.

[SenorGato]

Originally Posted by SeanTaylorRIP

Lattimore reminds me of Steven Jackson.

I actually kinda sorta buy this (pre-ACL).

[norcalgsr]

Originally Posted by SeanTaylorRIP

Lattimore reminds me of Steven Jackson.

He's got more wiggle and finesse than Jackson. Lattimore reminds me more of Deuce McAllister.

[SuperPacker]

I'd like Lattimore more if it werent for his injury. If he gets over it fine i think he'll be an elite NFL back.

[TACKLE]

I still say Lattimore reminds me so much of Corey Dillon.

[SuperPacker]

I actually think Lattimore has a lot more speed than people give him credit for. I wouldn't be surprised if Trent's and his t40 times aren't that much different.

Vision is also a very important trait IMO and you can tell his is top class!

[San Diego Chicken]

Originally Posted by SuperPacker

I actually think Lattimore has a lot more speed than people give him credit for. I wouldn't be surprised if Trent's and his t40 times aren't that much different.

Vision is also a very important trait IMO and you can tell his is top class!

Disagree or at the least, T-Rich has better game speed. Not saying he's the better back, but I rarely saw him caught from behind while it seemed like Lattimore would get caught quite often.

[SuperPacker]

Originally Posted by San Diego Chicken

Disagree or at the least, T-Rich has better game speed. Not saying he's the better back, but I rarely saw him caught from behind while it seemed like Lattimore would get caught quite often.

Dont think it will be a big difference though.

Maybe a 4.48 for Trent and a 4.56 for Lattimore. And then Lattimore makes up for his slightly lower speed by having elite vision. He always seems to know what the defense is going to do and it looks like hes running away from it before its even happened.

[bitonti]

Originally Posted by RaiderNation

Today I'd say Richardson, just have to see how Lattimore bounces back from the ACL tear. Before the injury, I probably would have said Lattimore would be a better NFL player.

pretty much agree. Pre injury lattimore was a beast.

[Cigaro]

Originally Posted by Bald_81

I thought this would be a good thread to bump seeing as they had two very different seasons. So, if you had to choose today would you take Richardson or Lattimore?

Today I would pick Richardson. Richardson hasn't torn his ACL and yet to play a college game since then. Lattimore has.

But considering how well and ahead of schedule Lattimore has been recovering, I think he'll bounce back fine, and if so, I'd take him. I think both will be top-tier backs in the NFL, but I think Lattimore seems to be simply a more natural runner.

[Ghost of Juice]

I like them both a lot. But I remember Lattimore's first game as a freshman, he was such a beast and instantly became one of my favorite players. So I would choose Lattimore because I just like him more.

[Thunder&Lightning]

Richardson.

Not even a competition in my opinion... Health is too much of a red flag for teams

[keylime_5]

Lattimore is a better runningback than Trent Richardson. His workload in college and the fact that he's more of a physical power back who likes contact (those guys have shorter shelf-lives in the NFL) might work agaisnt his stock though. Richardson strikes me as a guy like Ray Rice, Mo Drew, Marshall Faulk, etc. who will last longer in the NFL because they can get him touches outside instead of just pounding him between the tackles like Eddie George, Stephen Davis and guys like that who got worn down quickly in the NFL.

[keylime_5]

the fact that Richardson split carries with Ingram for 2 years and only got a full workload as a junior helps his argument as well. There isn't that much wear and tear on Richardson's body right now. Lattimore will be more like Cedric Benson in that regard by the time he comes out. The number of carries combined with his running style probably equates to probably a few less years on Lattimore's NFL career than Richardson.

[bucfan12]

Originally Posted by keylime_5

the fact that Richardson split carries with Ingram for 2 years and only got a full workload as a junior helps his argument as well. There isn't that much wear and tear on Richardson's body right now. Lattimore will be more like Cedric Benson in that regard by the time he comes out. The number of carries combined with his running style probably equates to probably a few less years on Lattimore's NFL career than Richardson.

Richardson split carries with Ingram because Bama had two great RBs, which was a weapon. If you have two great players, you get them both on the field as much as you can. L

Taking nothing away from Lattimore, but Richardson is a pure beast and it's not even close as to who is better . Richardsson>>>Latimore