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Mizzou’s physical rushing duo should ease the pro-style transition

Boasting a chiseled frame and bruising running style, Damarea Crockett is one of the most physically imposing players on Missouri’s roster. While recovering from the shoulder injury that prematurely ended his 2017 season, however, he’s relied on his mind.

“Mentally, not being where you want to be on the football field and knowing that you gotta get better everyday,” Crockett said when asked what his toughest hurdle has been. “There’s nothing that you can do to speed up the process but stay the course. That’s been the hardest thing.”

During the offseason the junior running back has focused on letting his shoulder heal while getting back into the mindset of “just running how I run.