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Penn State Football: The Case for Redshirting Running Back Miles Sanders

Penn State was able to bring in 5-star running back Miles Sanders as part of the 2016 class. Sanders, the best running back available, will surely add firepower to an already strong Penn State backfield. However, as talented as Sanders is, it may actually make sense for head coach James Franklin to sit Sanders for a year, instead of placing him into a crowded Nittany Lion backfield in 2016.

There’s no denying the fact that Sanders has the potential to be an absolute superstar. He possesses speed, strength and the agility to make moves that are usually seen in a video game.