There might not be a deeper position group on the Arizona Wildcats than running back.
All-Pac-12 talent J.J. Taylor is back for another season after rushing for the seventh-most yards in FBS (1,434). So is backup Gary Brightwell, who logged over 500 yards.
There is also Bam Smith, a redshirt freshman who flashed in limited action last season, as well true freshman Michael Wiley, who has received high—often unprompted—praise from the UA coaching staff throughout fall camp.
“Oh, he’s a great player,” said running backs coach DeMarco Murray.