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197 lbs He did a great job of making the most of his opportunities but it is fair to say that the wide-open offensive attack presented more opportunities for success than a traditional offense would.With head coach Mike Leach moving on to Mississippi State this offseason, the Washington State offense will undoubtedly look different in 2020. If he improves on the ground with the expanded opportunities, his 2021 NFL Draft will undoubtedly be on the rise. Keep an eye on Borghi, he is an exciting playmaker whose game fits the modern NFL extremely well.Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on NFL Mocks and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more.Your privacy is safe with us.
In Washington State’s pass-happy offense, Borghi proved to be an exciting weapon as a receiver out of the backfield, piling up 53 receptions for 374 yards and four touchdowns in 2018 and 86 receptions for 597 yards and five touchdowns in 2019.Add in Borghi’s impressive 5.9 career yards per carry average and 19 career rushing touchdowns and it is easy to see that Borghi is an exciting offensive playmaker with impressive long-term upside.Borghi is an extremely slippery playmaker with the ball in his hands. But is he enough of a threat on the ground to be a lead back? Clay Markoff #39.
Travis Etienne and Najee Harris are the most likely first-round running backs in the 2021 NFL Draft class, but let’s not ignore Borghi and how well he will fit the modern game. 195 lbs Cole Dubots #23. Jouvensly Bazil #22. 5'10" Borghi nearly always makes the first defender miss and he continues to remain elusive throughout the play. His combination of quick feet, soft hands, natural elusiveness and strong contact balance makes Borghi an exciting playmaker in all aspects of the running back position.Last season, Washington State did a fantastic job of getting Borghi in space and letting him make plays. Max Borghi is an American football running back for the Washington State Cougars. Dominick Silvels #20. Braeden Potter #32. 5'11" Personally, I think so, but his limited opportunities on the ground leaves that question.In 2020, Borghi will look to dominate opposing defenses as a runner and a receiver. Rushing & Receiving Table; Rushing Receiving Scrimmage; Year School Conf Class Pos G Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD Plays Yds Avg TD *2018 Washington State: Pac-12: FR: RB: 13: 72: 366 Max Borghi is a 5-10, 195-pound Running Back from Arvada, CO. Max Borghi, 2021 NFL Draft (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)Borghi has been a jack-of-all-trades at the running back position the last two seasons at Washington State, shining as both a runner and receiver. Blessing Leiato #46. 5'10" He is already an exciting pass-catcher who is going to be a threat in the passing game at the next level. Top Rolovich will not implement a traditional offensive attack, but he does rely on the running game more than Leach.Expect Washington State to give Borghi more of an opportunity to prove himself as a runner in 2020. 197 lbs
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