With the way Alex Collins ended the 2017 season, it seemed to be a forgone conclusion that he would build off his success and challenge for a 1,000-yard season. Instead, Collins has greatly regressed in 2018 and looks like a complete afterthought on the offense. Who would step up in his place then? Kenneth Dixon? No. Javorius Allen? Not even close.
Try Gus Edwards.
If I told you that 2018 undrafted rookie free agent Gus Edwards out of Rutgers would eventually become Baltimore’s lead back, you would’ve called me crazy. Instead, the 6’1″ 238-lbs. runner has been the Ravens focal point on offense next to fellow rookie Lamar Jackson.