Strengths

• Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
• Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a runner, following pulling guards and makes good decisions on his cut.
• Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge.
• Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very good feel as an inside and outside runner with above average vision to make sharp cuts - good patience· and footwork to pick through defenses.
• Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam.

Weaknesses

• Does not always read blocks behind pulling guards. May not be big enough to move piles at the next level and has a tendency to bury his head too soon.
• Too indecisive and hesitant at the line of scrimmage.
• Offers little in pass protection and poor technique cut blocking, fails to do more than slow down blitzers by laying down in front of them.
• Has a lean frame and lacks ideal bulk or muscle for the position. Doesn't have great strength, lacking a power element to his game to break many tackles.

TJ Pledger percentiles vs other Running Back's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)