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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: George Holani, RB, Boise State

George Holani is a solid overall RB for Boise State who displays good vision as a runner and quality hands as a receiver. Hula Bowl scout Scoop Reed breaks down Holani as an NFL Prospect in his report.
George Holani is a solid overall RB for Boise State who displays good vision as a runner and quality hands as a receiver. Hula Bowl scout Scoop Reed breaks down Holani as an NFL Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #George Holani, #24
School (Code)Boise State (IDBO)
Class YrRS Senior
Height, Weight5104, 209
40 Yd Dash4.55e
Position/DepthRB/1st
Honors/CaptainshipMWC All Conference Second Team (2022, 2019), MWC Freshmen of the Year (2019)
Season Viewed (yr)2023, 2022
Games WatchedFLCE, WAUN, TXNO, CAFR
Scout Name / DateScoop Reed, 9/18/2023

Per Year Stats: 39 Games Played (prior to 2023 season)

2022GP: 13 Rushing: Att: 221 Yds: 1157 Avg: 5.2 TD: 10 Receiving: Rec: 24 Yds: 151 Avg: 6.3 TD: 3
2021GP: 9 Rushing: Att: 119 Yds: 569 Avg: 4.8 TD: 1 Receiving: Rec: 14 Yds: 169 Avg: 12.1 TD: 0
2020GP: 4 Rushing: Att: 19 Yds: 108 Avg: 5.7 TD: 1 Receiving: Rec: 7 Yds: 52 Avg: 7.4 TD: 2
2019GP: 14 Rushing: Att: 192 Yds: 1014 Avg: 5.3 TD: 7 Receiving: Rec: 26 Yds: 206 Avg: 7.3 TD: 3

Player Summary:

George Holani is a redshirt senior who has played in 39 games for the Broncos.  He was awarded MWC 2nd team All Conference twice (2019, 2022). In 2019 Holani was named Freshman of the Year after playing in all 14 games, rushing for over 1,000 yards and scoring 10 total TD’s while helping lead the Broncos to the conference championship over Hawaii. His 8.2 ypc average gives him “slashback” potential at the professional level. Holani has special teams value; in 2022 he started returning punts, he had 11 returns for 82 yds, a 7.5 avg. Versus Tennessee-Martin he had 225 all purpose yards. Holani exhibits mostly average traits with the exception of his rare competitiveness, toughness, and balance. Holani has rare production, between 2019-2022 he has 13 100 yd rushing games, he posted 6 100 yd games in 2022. Holani is more quick and elusive than fast. He is not a homerun hitter as a runner but he is effective especially in the red zone. His 5.2 rushing average shows his ability to help the offense get first downs and control the game. He has the vision and tackle breaking ability to run inside and outside. He is very patient with zone concepts and allows his offensive linemen to set up the blocks before he cuts. Holani is a weapon in the passing game. He currently has 71 receptions for 398 yds and 5 td. In 2021, he averaged 12.1 ypc in 9 games. He is a good route runner who can separate from the defender. He can catch the football with his hands or his body, and he has the hip mobility to adjust to the football. Holani is willing and able in pass protection. He understands his role in the protection and plays with rare technique when facing blitzers.

Scheme Fit:

49ers, Rams, Dolphins

Power Statement:

George Holani is a versatile weapon out of the backfield.  His ability to run, catch, protect and participate in the kicking game make him the definition of a “slashback”.  Creating more explosiveness in his runs should be an emphasis for him in 2023.

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