Originally Published: December 20, 2004
McLendon, Fason join RB group
This past week saw four additions to the 2005 draft class, including RBs T.A. McLendon and Ciatrick Fason.
Ciatrick Fason, RB, Florida
Fason is a special athlete who finally emerged as a junior in 2004. He heads to the Peach Bowl with 1,173 yards and 10 touchdowns in his first season as a fulltime starter. Fason nearly left Florida as a sophomore due to frustrations with playing time, but was talked back to the team by coach Ron Zook.
If Zook hadn't been fired, Fason would have stayed in school. He is still somewhat unpolished in the passing game, but has loads of upside. If the 6-0, 215-pound back can run in the low 4.5's in postseason workouts he should be a late first-round draft pick.
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