Two years ago, the Penn State backfield was loaded up with two guys who would eventually become high-priority picks in the NFL. While the nation knew exactly who Saquon Barkley was, not too many football fans were familiar with his successor, Miles Sanders. Since Barkley’s short NCAA stint was purely dominant, it took Sanders some time to emerge as a big name.
However, once Sanders got his opportunity, he evidently took advantage. No thanks to Barkley, Sanders had to sit back and wait for his starting opportunity with the Nittany Lions. During his first two seasons, the young running back totaled for only 375 rushing yards and three touchdowns.