NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report: RB Cam Skattebo, Arizona State. A California native, he attended Rio Linda High School, where he won a state championship and earned all-conference honors three times.
RB Cam Skattebo began his college career in the FCS with Sacramento State, playing three seasons there from 2020 to 2022. In his final year, he was named the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Year.
Skattebo spent two seasons at Arizona State, where he competed for the award given to the most versatile player in college football. He broke several program records and was the MVP of the 2024 Big XII Championship Game.
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 218 lbs
Stats
1,711 rushing yards and 21 rushing touchdowns; 605 receiving yards and 3 receiving touchdowns.
Strengths
- Exceptional body control and balance when engaged with defenders.
- Agile and disciplined, with patience in his running approach.
- Reliable receiver with a strong ability to read zone defenses.
- Excellent field vision.
- Energetic, with strong leadership traits.
- Valuable in short-yardage situations.
Weaknesses
- His playing style leads to ball security issues (10 fumbles over the last three seasons).
- Lacks breakaway speed.
- Ineffective as a blocker.
- Occasionally overthinks, leading to missed opportunities for straightforward plays.
- Carried a heavy workload in college, which could raise durability concerns.
Analysis
A running back who challenges conventional scouting metrics, Skattebo's journey from FCS standout to Heisman Trophy contender showcases his physicality and determination. He’s a powerful, compact runner who frequently delivers results through grit and leadership. While an asset as a receiving option out of the backfield, he offers little value as a blocker. Early in his NFL career, he could serve as a rotational player for a team that already has a dependable workhorse back. A potential mid-to-late-round pick.