2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Dean Connors, RB, Rice
Dean Connors is the leading back for the Rice Owls going into 2024 and is looking to have another great season in the AAC.
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Dean Connors, #0 |
| School | Rice |
| 2024 Class Yr | SR |
| Height, Weight | 6’0”, 205 |
| Position/Depth | RB/1st |
| 2023 Honors | All-AAC Honorable Mention |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | ECU, UConn, Houston, @Tulsa |
Player Stats
| 2023 | 13 GP, 121 ATT, 771 Rush YDS, 7 Rush TD, 43 REC, 403 Rec YDS, 3 REC TD |
| 2022 | 12 GP, 27 ATT, 128 Rush YDS, 8 REC, 24 Rec YDS, 1 REC TD |
| 2021 | @ Riverside CC 11 GP, 107 ATT, 516 Rush YDS, 7 Rush TD, 16 REC, 89 Rec YDS |
Player Summary:
Dean Connors was a 3-star JUCO recruit from Kamuela, HI, and went to Murrieta Valley High School. He signed with Riverside CC in 2021 before transferring to Rice in 2022.
In 2021, Connors played in 11 games at RCC and had 107 rush attempts for 516 yards and 7 TDS, he also had 16 receptions for 89 YDS. In 2022, Connors played in 12 games at Rice with 27 rush attempts for 128 YDS, 8 receptions for 24 YDS, and 1 TD. Last season in 2023, Connors played and started in all 13 games where he recorded 121 rushing attempts for 771 Yards and 7 rushing TDS. He also had 43 receptions for 403 YDS and 3 TDS.
Player Strengths:
- He is a very slippery back and shows the ability to slip free from tackles
- Has great speed and athleticism on routes
- A great route runner and physical runner
Player Weaknesses:
- Average size and below-average strength
- Little competition against elite defenses