Rookie Scouting Profile: Sean Tucker

FullTime Fantasy Rookie Scouting Profile: Sean Tucker (RB)

Sean Tucker (RB) Syracuse

Height	Weight	40-Time	DOB	NFL Draft	Dynasty ADP	NFL Comp
5-9	207	4.44	10/25/2001	Round 3-4	2.04	Miles Sanders

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College Production

Sean Tucker, a former Calvert Hall College High School student, was rated as a 3-star recruit. After completing high school, Tucker enrolled at Syracuse University. During his freshman year in 2020, Tucker played in 9 games for the Syracuse football team. He rushed for 626 yards on 137 attempts, achieving an average of 4.6 yards per carry. He also scored 4 touchdowns. In addition, he made 8 receptions for 113 yards.

In his sophomore year in 2021, Tucker played in 12 games and had an impressive performance. He rushed for 1,496 yards on 246 attempts, averaging 6.1 yards per carry. He scored 12 touchdowns. Additionally, he caught 20 passes for 255 yards. In his junior year in 2022, Tucker played in 12 games for Syracuse. He rushed for 1,061 yards on 204 attempts, achieving an excellent average of 5.2 yards per carry. He scored 11 touchdowns. As a receiver, he made 36 receptions for 254 yards.

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Strengths

• Tucker has a strong ability to finish runs and can get through traffic by getting small.

• As a receiver, Tucker has soft hands and a good feel for catching and transitioning upfield on screen plays.

• Tucker excels in open space, showing quickness and vision similar to a return specialist. His stop-start ability allows him to create initial separation from defenders.

• With a quick initial burst and good lateral quickness, Tucker can sidestep defenders and bounce runs outside. He has above-average vision as an inside and outside runner, displaying good patience and footwork.

• Tucker possesses quick feet and straight-line speed.

• Despite having a 3rd down back skill set, Tucker is a solidly built runner who is surprisingly effective between the tackles.

Concerns

• Often tries to be fancy by bouncing instead of running downhill.

• Lacks strength and contact balance which makes it difficult for him to fight forward through tackles.

• Has very limited experience in pass protection.

• Slightly undersized, tough to improve on that though.

Fantasy Outlook

In dynasty formats, Sean Tucker’s potential as a long-term asset is very appealing. His current dynasty ADP is in the mid to late second round, which makes him a solid pick for dynasty teams looking to add a talented young running back to their roster. He has the potential to become a workhorse back for a team in the future, and his skills as a receiver make him even more valuable in PPR leagues.

Some player comparisons for Sean Tucker include Miles Sanders, Alvin Kamara, and Kenyan Drake. All three of these players are explosive runners who also have the ability to contribute in the passing game. If Tucker can continue to develop his skills, he has the potential to become a similar type of player in the NFL.

When it comes to potential landing spots in the NFL, Tucker’s skill set could be a good fit for teams that value running backs who can contribute to the passing attack. Depending on his NFL landing spot, he could become a featured back for a team looking to add a dynamic playmaker to their offense.

Some possible landing spots include the Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, and the Miami Dolphins. All three of these teams could benefit from a dynamic young running back like Tucker, and they all have offensive schemes that could take advantage of his skills.

Overall, Sean Tucker has the potential to be a high-upside running back in both Bestball and Dynasty formats. His speed, agility, and versatility make him an attractive option for fantasy owners, and his projected draft position and NFL landing spot will be key factors in determining his value in Dynasty leagues.