Mark Richt inherited three established running backs when he arrived at Miami, including a 1,000-yard rusher (Joseph Yearby) and an ESPN 300 recruit who scored nine touchdowns as a freshman in 2015 (Mark Walton).
But which one is Richt really excited about?
“This Gus Edwards kid,” Richt beamed, “is pretty dang good.”
In 2014 as a sophomore, backing up Duke Johnson, Edwards rushed for 349 yards and six touchdowns. But a foot injury cost him all of last season. He’s healthy now, however, and his ceiling is high, Richt believes.