89 Year Old Bro Scores TD During Kansas Alumni Game, Catches Eye of NFL Draft Scouts

“This is my 89 year old Dad. He played for KU after WW II. He and his brother Kenneth Sperry were on the team together and played in the Orange Bowl. As you can see from his face, he loves KU and he loves football. It was a great day for him and our family.”

RB Bryan Sperry (Kansas) NFL Draft Scouting Report

HANDS:

One of the most valuable assets a back can have in today’s NFL, just ask Melvin Gordon. Can’t teach that type of natural pass catching ability

GRADE: 100

HOLE RECOGNITION:

Hit the hole, no dancing around, no east-west Shady McCoy messing around. Took what his blockers gave him and accelerated through, pure downhill runner.

GRADE: 100

LATERAL QUICKNESS

Nothing franchise-changing here but some shifty little footwork here to keep the defenders off balance.

GRADE: 70

BREAKAWAY SPEED

Ah, this is the money maker. Can’t put a price on pure breakaway speed. When it’s just you and the goal line and a hungry corner or safety as the only thing standing in your way of the touchdown. Bryan Sperry showing that first round finish to the run.

GRADE: 100

And finally, GMs and coaches know it’s the little things like how you celebrate that define your character. No showboating or look-at-me-I-just-shredded-your-defense moments, just a nice hug thanking his blockers.

That’s the type of guy you can put on the cover of your programs.

Your move McShay.