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2.16.09 - Sutton plays much bigger than his size would indicate. He is a willing inside runner that will drop his pads and initiate contact, all the while continuing to churn his legs for more yards. He has very good hands and is very creative in the open field, using an array of moves to get by defenders. Because of his size and injury history durability is a concern. -

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1.17.09 – Tyrell Sutton showed good vision, especially on his kickoff returns and got low to get extra yards as a running back. - Draft Guys On Location at the East-West Shrine Game

1.15.09 – Tyrell Sutton also found small creases in the line on stretch plays and instinctively got small through the hole. After three solid days catching the ball out of the backfield, we can also say that he's definitely over his wrist injury. - Draft Guys On Location at The East-West Shrine Game

1.13.09 – Tyrell Sutton drew a call of "great hands great hands" from his coach when he scooped a low pass on the run. Sutton is clearly the most polished receiver of the RBs in this game. Sutton's feet were also impressive - he instinctively got through the trash at the line of scrimmage. Sutton's legs never stop churning, and he also knows when to just put his head down and take what's there. He also had a heady play when Johnny Williams bobbled an interception and Sutton plucked it out of the air on the run, breaking a big play in 11 on 11s. He froze Matt Shaughnessy with a stop-start that drew oohs and aahs at the end of practice. Sutton also fielded punts, and he was singled out by Bobby Ross for his performance in a post-practice interview. - Draft Guys On Location at The East-West Shrine Game

1.12.09 – Tyrell Sutton gave us a good dose of the hard charging style that made him very productive in the physical Big Ten Conference. Sutton also had great hands as a receiver (as expected) and seemed to have the quickest feet of the East RBs. His game had the precision and top effort of an NFL player, and he definitely has the look of a player who will stick on an NFL roster despite preconceived notions about short running backs. He's not as explosive as a Sproles or Jones-Drew, but he's dependable and multi-talented. - Draft Guys On Location at The East-West Shrine Game

Scout's Take - 7.1.08

Sutton is among the most productive backs in this class, but his production has dipped each season. More quick than fast, Sutton does his best work in the open field. Between the tackles, he knows how to hide behind blockers and burst through seams when an opening presents itself. A solid route runner who possesses good hands, Sutton will line up as a wide receiver at times—he’ll get an opportunity to contribute as a third down back at the next level. While he lacks the bulk to receive a steady load of carries, pound for pound Sutton can pack a punch, which is why many liken his game to that of former Michigan Wolverine Mike Hart. He missed six games as a junior due to an ankle injury.

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