David Cutcliffe has shown a penchant for using a deep running back rotation over the past five years. If the trend continues in 2017, some youngsters are going to need to step up and produce because rising senior Shaun Wilson is the only experienced running back on the roster. Fortunately, Coach Cutcliffe has also demonstrated a willingness to play young running backs.
Before discussing this coming season's running back situation, a look back is in order.
Desmond Scott, Juwan Thompson, Josh Snead, Jela Duncan, Shaquille Powell and Shaun Wilson all played as true freshmen. However, true freshmen Brittain Brown and Elijah Deveaux did not see action in 2016.