Editor's note: This is the final part of a five-part series examining issues surrounding the 2019 SMU Mustangs.
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The next Braeden West?
Braeden West only needed a few seasons on The Hilltop to prove that he was underrated as a prospect. Once considered only a 2-star recruit, West had rushed for over 1,300 yards by the end of his sophomore season -- aided by a 1,036 yard campaign in 2016. And while West wouldn't surpass the 1,000 mark again, it's worth noting that he averaged 10.1 yards per carry during his "less productive" -- if you can call them that -- years at SMU. West was not only consistently explosive, but was also viewed as the more dependable…
