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Seastrunk

Per NFL.com’s database, it’s the sixth-longest broad jump at the Combine since 2006. We like the broad jump as a running back indicator because it tests lower-body explosion. Seastrunk also led all running backs with a 41 1/2-inch vertical jump. Seastrunk’s game tape is awfully similar to Ahmad Bradshaw’s with explosive lateral agility and tackle-breaking chops. Seastrunk has vowed to flirt with the 4.3s when he runs his forty.

It was quite a bit slower than Seastrunk’s pre-Combine prediction of 4.3s, but still not a poor time for the 5-foot-9, 201-pound prospect. Seastrunk had a very good Combine, leading all RBs in the broad (11-foot-2) and vertical (41 1/2") jumps. Seastrunk will be a high-ceiling second-day draft pick.

Known for his oddball name and straight-line speed, Seastrunk has never appeared in a regular season game. That won’t change in 2016.

There’s nary a notable name. Seastrunk is a sprinter who’s probably near the end of the line as a camp body.

Ryan Williams (knee) and Darren McFadden (hamstring) are both banged up. The Cowboys need a body to work in behind Joseph Randle and Lance Dunbar, so Seastrunk is getting a chance. He’s not expected to stick on the final roster.

A 2014 sixth-round pick of the Redskins, Seastrunk has yet to appear in a regular-season game. Seastrunk is dynamic in the open field, but has zero passing-game chops. That’s a hard way to make a living for a fringe-type talent.

Seastrunk spent last season on the Carolina and Tennessee practice squads. He gives the Cowboys some offseason depth while they figure out what to do at running back. The former Baylor standout will have a tough time cracking the 53-man roster.

Archer says Seastrunk is the clear No. 5 back behind Joseph Randle, Darren McFadden, Lance Dunbar, and Ryan Williams, and didn’t so much as get a carry when reporters were there to observe Cowboys spring practices. Archer says it “doesn’t appear” Seastrunk is a realistic candidate for the 53-man roster.

“If you’re going to run as your foundation offense, a three-wide, one-back spread-type offense, then you can play I believe with the Lache Seastrunks, maybe a Bishop Sankey, maybe a Ka’Deem Carey,” said Cosell. “If you’re going to line up with you know, 12 personnel, one back, two tight ends, or two backs and one tight end, I’m not sure those guys can do that for you on a consistent basis.” Seastrunk is one of the most gifted natural runners in this year’s class, but stands just 5-foot-9, 201, is awful in pass protection, and was rarely used as a pass catcher. He’s like a poor man’s David Wilson.

Seastrunk had more drops (10) than catches (9) during his two years at Baylor. “I feel like I don’t have any weaknesses,” Seastrunk said. “I feel I can catch the ball very well. ... Everybody is gonna drop balls. Calvin Johnson drops balls. So I’m not worried about that.” Coach Jay Gruden has already said Seastrunk is unlikely to be an option in the passing game, so short of a total reinvention, he’ll focus on first and second downs in a change-of-pace role.