Take a look at Greg McElroy's Top-10 running backs in college football heading into the 2025 season, and only one name stands out as not having finished in the top 100 in rushing last year.
Oklahoma running back Jadyn Ott.
McElroy, the former Alabama quarterback turned ESPN analyst, ranked Ott No. 10 on his list. The reason Ott isn't higher? An injury-plagued 2024 season sapped him of his strength and skill. Ott ran for just 385 yards on 112 carries.
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