With Joe Williams graduating and moving on to the NFL after a 1,400 yard season, the Ute find themselves having to replace another majorly productive running back. With that said, the Utes have some great talent on the roster that showed some flashes last year, including during Joe’s absence. Let’s dive into some of the backs that will be competing for touches going into the season.
Armand Shyne - Junior
The JC running back was really starting to emerge last year, in the wake of Joe Williams “retirement.” He had 373 yards before blowing out his knee against Arizona, thus is what helped lead Joe to come back.