Illinois RB Rashard Mendenhall measured 5'11/225 at Friday's Combine weigh-in.

Solid.

Gambler said:

Smitty said:

Fixed the weight above. Good catch. Yea, he is a bigger guy than 210, but I believe he was 210 as a junior. He could play anywhere between 218 and 230 in the NFL. 225-230 is perfect for 5-11. He has a grip of speed and quickness for the size.

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Swear I’m not trying to steal you’re Mendy highlight here (and feel free to deleate this if it gets bad) BUT Jonathan Stewart is 5-11 and 230 which you claim is perfect for the NFL. He ran track at Oregon and has been timed in the 4.3’s for a 40 yard dash. He benched more reps then Mendy at the combine. So he is 100% bigger, faster, and stronger then Mendy. With the loss of Fanica he’s running behind a better O-Line and he isn’t stuck behind a pro-bowl RB in his prime. Talk about a dynasty builder!

Stewart is built built for the NFL as well. That doesn't mean Mendy isn't the perfect size/build himself. Both have great frames for that next level, but I see more talent and ability in Mendy… I just do. There is no other way to say it and with these rooks, none of us have hardcore proof to support such claims. I wouldn't call you nuts for liking Stewart as the next top 5RB – you're right about his frame, and I've never argued that he is NFL ready…  but I see him more as a consistent top 12-15 overall pick in the coming years (which is good) and Mendy up inside the top 8 (with ease, if healthy). It's that simple for me. I see it. My gut has brought me pretty far in this business, so when I see it I scream it. It's that simple sometimes even if it doesn't seem scientific :) – As I always say, sometimes you don't have a lot to go on and you have to throw stats and logic aside and go with your gut. You can argue it all you want, there is definitely room for debate with he rooks each and every year. That's what makes dynasty leagues so fun.

joeman said:

if you can get him for LJ would you do it ?

As always, it depends on your team, but If I remember your team, you have a great 2008 team so it makes a bit tough. Player for player I make the trade, sure. Like you, I have a great 2008 team as well, so there is some hesitation. Not for the long-term, but with my Expert League team, i have:

Romo, AP, LJ, Turner (I start all three) and my WRs are Colston, Chad and my TE is Heap.

Killer line-up! Mendy is ahead of LJ on my personal dynasty rankings, but if he gets worked into the line-up slowly (which is possible) I lose a lot of scoring in my line-up, as I start three backs. By mid-season he could be coming along nicely, but not sure I can afford the missing points if he isn't getting starter type carries right away. Even sharing carries in 2008, as I state in the article, he could throw down a 1000-yard season and 8 or so scores. Great rookie year. Well, LJ could rush for 1400 yards and score 14 or 15 total touchdowns. Tough to lose that 2008 production when I'm set to be one of the better teams this year (barring injuries).

I think I still may make the trade (my trade) because of how solid Mendy could be in the future years, even 2009… if that makes you feel any better, but it is a tough trade based on the situation.