Miles Sanders’ career at Penn State was quieter than many expected, which had to do with timing more than anything. As the top running back in his class, he proved he could contribute immediately, playing throughout his true freshman season in 2016. However, his touches were limited because he played behind Saquon Barkley, who almost never came off the field since he...well, is Saquon Barkley.
As a true freshman, Sanders finished with 184 yards with a very impressive 7.4 yards per carry. He was also the team’s primary kick returner, where he averaged 20.