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Fifth-year running back who has appeared in 38 games, including five starts ... has rushed 297 times for 1,265 yards (4.3 ypc) and 30 TDs in his career ... currently ranks eighth on UT's career rushing TDs list and is 33rd on the career rushing yards list ... has also caught 11 passes for 91 yards ... his 24 TDs over his freshman and sophomore seasons are tied with Cedric Benson for second-most in school history over their first two seasons, trailing only Vince Young (25) ... appeared in 11 games, including two starts, in 2010 ...
Nate Potter is a player that uses his ability to think quickly to his advantage. His smarts allow him to put himself in the proper position while avoiding mistakes. He has good height and long enough arms to excel at the next level. Potter has excellent footwork in pass protection and does a good job mirroring defenders. In pass protection it is important to have quick feet and Potter has the feet necessary to slide and keep defenders in front of him. When the defense brings pressure he is quickly able to recognize it and pick up the appropriate rusher.
Starting weakside linebacker in all 14 games ... All-Big 12 second team by AP and coaches ... team's leading tackler with 109 stops ... third on the team with three interceptions... produced three takeaways in the Big 12 Championship vs. Nebraska with one interception and two fumble recoveries ... double-digit tackles in four games (14- Iowa State, 13- Air Force, 10-Texas, 10-UConn) ... owns second-best career tackle total during the Stoops' era with 362 ... tied OU record for career interceptions by a linebacker with eight ... Academic All-Big 12 (second team)
The Chiefs need help on the d-line, with fewer sacks then last year. They need to improve on 3rd down defensive efficency, getting back to
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