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Nick Ralston (rSR)
Louisiana
Measurables: Height: 6’1” Weight: 240 lbs.
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2019 STATS: 1 rush 1 yard 15 receptions 100 yards 4 TDs
In a Nut Shell:
College Career:
In the run game, Ralston shows the ruggedness and physicality to knock defenders over. He also possesses the athleticism to be a swipe player, running split zone and able to create lanes in that respect. He can also line up as a wing player.
Fit with the Packers:
Ralston is, in all of the best ways, the modern version of the fullback. He’s big and strong enough to be able to pancake and punish defenders. He’s also a capable receiver and will be a stalwart on all special teams. If you’re a team looking for a Kyle Juszczyk type, Ralston is your guy.
In the pass game, he’s never going to be a major threat, but he does enough to be exactly what you need him to be. He’s a flat option on play action and roll outs and shows dependable hands as a receiver. He also has running back experience, so he’s a threat to run someone over once he has the ball.
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Ralston started his career at Arizona State, where he proved to be a valuable lead blocker for the Sun Devils. An under-theradar graduate transfer fullback, Ralston made his mark at Louisiana, being the primary lead blocker for one of the best rushing attacks in the country.
If the Packers decide to move on from Dan Vitale, Ralston would be an ideal fit. Their play styles are very similar, as they’re both good fits in Matt LaFluer’s system: athletic receiving threats who double as battering rams in the run game. Ralston could earn a starting job if he’s brought in. Ralston could be the fullback in Green Bay for a decade, if he gets the chance.
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