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Philadelphia Eagles Film Study: Nick Chubb bounces back!

By Malcolm Davis

Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) runs for yards during the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Georgia Dome. Georgia won 33-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) runs for yards during the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Georgia Dome. Georgia won 33-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) runs onto the field prior to the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) runs onto the field prior to the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro Comparison: Frank Gore

Dec 27, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) is tackled by Miami Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes (21) during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) is tackled by Miami Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes (21) during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

At the University of Miami Frank Gore was a menace in pads. His smaller stature didn’t take away from his bulldog demeanor, and he quickly proved he was a force to be reckoned with in the ACC. Gore finally broke out in his junior season, totaling 1,051 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns. Though Gore never put up the career numbers in college that Chubb has, he flashed NFL potential for three years at “The U” before making the early leap to the league as a junior.

Gore was selected in the third round, (No. 65 overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. There were five backs taken before Gore in ’05, and combined, they recorded 16,123 total career rushing yards (3,224 rushing yards per back). Gore has 13,065 total rushing yards by himself.

Needless to say, several teams missed out on a hidden gem. If a team is patient and does their homework, Chubb could be a very similar diamond in the rough.

Nick Chubb should be so fortunate as to put together a potential Hall of Fame career like Gore has in the NFL. Gore also has suffered through a major knee injury and is a player that has become accustomed to playing injured (what running back hasn’t?). But through all of the injuries, Gore has competed at the highest level each Sunday and epitomizes consistency.

Gore is smaller (5’9 217) than Chubb (5’10 228), which gives Gore an athletic and speed advantage. Gore also didn’t put a bunch of receptions on tape at Miami (23 total), but has racked up over 400 career receptions in the NFL. Pass catching is an area Chubb can improve, and if his 18 receptions his freshman year are any indication, he has the natural skills to get better.

Chubb is a player that Howie Roseman and Joe Douglas can target as a mid-to-late second-rounder with the knowledge that Chubb is a strong fit for the Eagles offense.

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