Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo. Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Hall of Famer compares Cam Skattebo to former NFL All-Pro

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Jan 4, 2025 1:04 PM ET

Terrell Owens offered a flattering comparison for Cam Skattebo after watching the Arizona State running back dominate on Wednesday.

Skattebo had a huge game for the Sun Devils in the team’s 39-31 overtime loss to the Texas Longhorns in their College Football Playoff quarterfinals contest at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Skattebo rushed 30 times for 143 yards and two touchdowns. He also led his team in receiving with eight catches for 99 yards. Oh yeah, Skattebo added a 42-yard touchdown pass for good measure.

Skattebo is known for his physical running style, which led T.O. to compare him to Marshawn Lynch.

I’ve been seeing snippets of this kid @camskattebo5 the last couple of years and after today I AM A CAM SKATTEBO fan!!!
He’s a dog!!! Respectfully, He’s the white version of @MoneyLynch BEASTMODE!!

— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) January 1, 2025

That’s a pretty nice comparison.

Lynch was a first-round pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2007 following a three-year career at Cal. Lynch rushed for 3,230 yards and scored 35 touchdowns during college. In the NFL, Lynch made five Pro Bowls, one All-Pro team and won the Super Bowl in 2013 with the Seahawks.

If Skattebo can come anywhere near Lynch as a pro, he’ll be doing great.

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