Fall Camp CFB RB Depth Chart & Injury Report π·
Update on all 134 FBS RB depth charts.
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Pigs, welcome back. This document includes depth charts and notes on all 134 FBS programs for the RB position.
You can find the playerβs stats and profile information by clicking on their names. Incoming freshman have now been added to all 134 teams, and these players are denoted with ( * ).
The ordering of the charts are determined using a variety of sources, including beat reports and third party services such as Rotowire and CFB Depth. In the absence of concrete information, a best guess is made based on last yearβs rotation (itβll be clearly indicated if this is the case in the βnoteβ section).
Note on injury designations:
Probable β Player suffered an injury but is practicing or expected to return soon.
Questionable β Player suffered an injury and is expected to miss significant time in spring camp and/or has yet to return from injury.
Out β Player is out indefinitely.
PPG: I have provided with each program the head coachβs and OCβs PPG average for their RB1s (half PPR). This average pulls from a sample of data between 2018 and 2023, so keep in mind that for some coaches who only have one year in that sample, the numbers could skew very high or low.
SPP: In addition to the PPG numbers, using teamrankings.com I have provided the seconds per play (SPP) of each head coach and offensive coordinator from 2023. In cases where the HC/OC wasnβt a play caller last year, their SPP will be βNAβ.
OL: Measure of returning snaps on the offensive line.
Alabama
(HC / OC) PPG: 16.17 / 13.2 β SPP: 27.2 / NA β OL: 52%
Jamorian Miller | 2022 | ββββ | TX
Justice Haynes | 2023 | βββββ | GA
Note: Miller led the spring game with 83 rush yards and two scores, but some sites like Rotowire list Haynes RB1. I think both of Miller and Haynes should be considered starters until there is a definitive word otherwise. My personal opinion is that regardless of who gets listed as RB1, both will be heavily involved.
Richard Young | 2023 | ββββ | FL
Daniel Hill* | ββββ | MS
Kevin Riley* | ββββ | AL
Key departures:
Jase McClellan
Air Force
(HC / OC) PPG: 15.42 / 15.42 β SPP: 31.1 / 31.1 β OL: 3%
Dylan Carson | 2022 | βββ | WA
Aiden Calvert | 2020 | βββ | CA
Note: AF runs a triple-option offence that utilizes both a RB and a FB. Itβs typically the FB position that dominates the rushing production in this offence. Carson is expected to replace Michel at FB, whereas Calvert is expected to take over Eldridgeβs role.
Jalen Johnson | 2020 | GA
Jet Harris | 2020 | TN
Travis Wood* | ββ | CA
Key Departures:
John Lee Eldridge
Emmanuel Michel
Owen Burk
Akron
(HC / OC) PPG: 15.1 / NA β SPP: 26.2 / NA β OL: 40%
Jordon Simmons | 2020 | βββ | GA
Charles Kellom | 2022 | OH
Note: The OC comes from the FCS, so his track record is not included in the model numbers, but Montana was one of the best offences in the FCS last yearβbut the carries were split.
Blake Hester | 2020 | KY
Marquese Williams | 2023 | βββ | PA
Sean Patrick* | βββ | OH
Key Departures:
Lorenzo Linguard
Appalachian State
(HC / OC) PPG: 12.5 / 12.7 β SPP: 25 / 25 β OL: 21%
Kanye Roberts | 2022 | βββ | NC
Anderson Castle | 2020 | βββ | NC
Note: Roberts began to ascend as the RB1 late last year while Noel dealt with injury. Now, with Noel moving on, Roberts is expected to take on the lead back role. However, this a staff that has typically relied on multiple backs to carry the load, and Castle capped last year with a 20 carry game.
Manuel Haywood | 2021 | NC
Ahmani Marshall 2020 | βββ | NC
Khamani Alexander* | βββ | FL
Key departures:
Nate Noel
Arkansas
(HC / OC) PPG: 7.1 / 11.2 β SPP: 26.6 / 27.2 β OL: 42%
Ja'Quinden Jackson | 2020 | ββββ | TX
Rashod Dubinion | 2022 | ββββ | GA
Note: Jackson got the majority of work in the spring game and looks to be the lead back. From HC Sam Pittman after the spring game: "He's had a really good spring. He's a guy that's probably even better when when it's live [tackling]. He looks better because he bounces off people." Follow the link for spring game summary stats.
Braylen Russell* | ββββ | AR
Rodney Hill | 2022 | βββ | GA
Key departures:
Raheim Sanders
Dominique Johnson | 2020 | βββ | TX
Arkansas State
(HC / OC) PPG: 9.7 / 10.5 β SPP: 23.9 / NA β OL: 60%
Ja'Quez Cross | 2021 | βββ | AR
Zak Wallace | 2019 | AR
Note: From an interview on the G5 Hive podcast, it sounds like this team will be running a committee between the top two runners.
Cedric Hawkins | 2023 | βββ | AR
Devin Spencer* | βββ | FL
Tyler Williams* | AR
Key departures:
Brian Snead | 2018 | βββ | FL
Arizona
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.9 / 16.1 β SPP: 28.6 / 25.8 β OL: 76%
Quali Conley Ques | 2022 | ββ | CA
Jacorey Merritt | 2019 | AL
Note: Merritt has returned from Ole Miss. The new head coach of Arizona brought over Conley from SJSU. OC Dino Babers recently said this about the plan for the offence: βIf youβre the best player, youβre going to get the ball and weβre going to give you opportunities to make plays so we can win games.β
Rayshon Luke | 2022 | ββββ | CA
Kedrick Reescano | 2023 | ββββ | TX
Brandon Johnson Ques | 2023 | βββ | CA
Jordan Washington* | ββββ | CA
Key departures:
Jonah Coleman
Arizona State
(HC / OC) PPG: 18.4 / 16.7 β SPP: 25.8 / NA β OL: 60%
Cameron Skattebo | 2019 | CA
DeCarlos Brooks | 2019 | βββ | AZ
Note: Skattebo is all but guaranteed to be the lead carrier throughout 2024. The rotation behind Skattbo appears to fluctuate with Brooks, and the two Browns cycling in at different times during spring ball. Now, McCaskill is also involved and heβs probably in the mix for RB2. Raleek Brown moved to WR.
Alton McCaskill | 2021 | βββ | TX
Kyson Brown | 2023 | βββ | TX
George Hart | 2021 | LA
Jason Brown* | ββββ | WA
Army
(HC / OC) PPG: 9.4 / NA β SPP: 31 / NA β OL: 65%
Kanye Udoh | 2023 | NJ
Tyrell Robinson Prob | 2020 | GA
Hayden Reed | 2022 | FL
AJ Williams | 2022 | GA
Miles Stewart | 2021 | LA
Dylan Armentout* | ββ | OH
Jayden Walker* | TX
Trey Morris* | OH
Jack Kayser* | TX
Trey Tremba* | PA
Auburn
(HC / OC) PPG: 13.2 / NA β SPP: 26.3 / NA β OL: 58%
Jarquez Hunter | 2021 | βββ | MS
Damari Alston | 2022 | ββββ | GA
Jeremiah Cobb | 2023 | ββββ | AL
Sean Jackson | 2021| AL
Brian Battie OUT | 2020 | βββ | FL
Ball State
(HC / OC) PPG: 15.2 / 12.8 β SPP: 29.1 / 29.1 β OL: 38%
Braedon Sloan | 2021 | KY
Vaughn Pemberton | 2022 | ββ | IL
Note: Sloan didnβt arrive until the summer, but is listed as RB1 on Rotowire. Pemberton was the presumed starter before Sloanβs arrival. Sloan went over 1000 yards total last year in the FCS.
TJ Horton | 2023 | βββ | KY
Charlie Spegal | 2020 | ββ | IN
Christian Davis Ques | 2023 | OH
DJ Williams* | βββ | OH
Jalen Alexander* | IN
Key departures:
(Transfer) Marquez Cooper
Baylor
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.5 / 12.8 β SPP: 25.4 / 23.5 β OL: 79%
Dominic Richardson | 2020 | βββ | OK
Richard Reese | 2022 | βββ | TX
Note: The RBs coach recently described himself as a βcommittee guyβ.
Dawson Pendergrass | 2023 | βββ | TX
Bryson Washington Ques | 2023 | βββ | TX
Jordan Jenkins | 2021 | βββ | TX
Joseph Dodds* | βββ | TX
Boise State
(HC / OC) PPG: NA / 17 β NA / NA β OL: 59%
Ashton Jeanty Prob | 2022 | βββ | FL
Jambres Dubar | 2023 | βββ | TX
Note: The new OC was the interim OC for BSU in 2022. Incoming freshman Gaines is a converted LB and led the spring game in carries and yards. The OC has raved about Gaines and he should find his way onto the field in 2024. Jones transferred from USU.
Sire Gaines* | βββ | CA
Cooper Jones | 2020 | NV
Tyler Crowe Ques | 2019 | ID
Kaden Dudley | 2021 | βββ | CO
Ethan Mikita Ques | 2022 | ID
Dylan Rines* | βββ | CA
Key departures:
George Holani
Boston College
(HC / OC) PPG: 19.1 / NA β SPP: NA / NA β OL: 63%
Kye Robichaux | 2021 | GA
Treshaun Ward | 2019 | ββββ | FL
Note: Bill OβBrienβs average is likely skewed due to sample size in college. This backfield is likely to be a split between Robi and Ward.
Alex Broome Ques | 2022 | βββ | TN
Jordan McDonald | 2022 | GA
Turbo Richard* | βββ | SC
Key departures:
Pat Garwo
Bowling Green
(HC / OC) PPG: 11.9 / 10.8 β SPP: 29.2 / 29.2 β OL: 69%
Terion Stewart Ques | 2020 | βββ | TN
Jaison Patterson | 2021 | βββ | FL
Note: Keithβs departure should clear the way for Stewart to take on more of a bellcow role in 2024. Pegues joins from FCS program Tenn. Tech.
Jamal Johnson | 2021 | ββ | IL
Chris Edmonds | 2023 | OH
Justin Pegues | 2022 | AL
Nakai Amachree* | βββ | MI
Marvel Porter* | βββ | TX
Cameron Pettaway* | MI
PaSean Wimberly OFS | 2020 | OH
Key Departures:
Taron Keith
Buffalo
(HC / OC) PPG: NA / 15 β SPP: NA / NA β OL: 72%
Jacqez Barksdale | 2023 | KS
Lamar Sperling | 2023 | OH
Note: The new head coach doesnβt have play calling data in the last five years, but he did have three 1000-yard rushers out of five seasons at his last head coach position (Ball State 2011-2015).
Al-Jay Henderson | 2021 | βββ | NJ
Terrance Shelton* | βββ | WI
Key departures:
Mike Washington
Ron Cook
Dylan Kedzior Ques | 2023 | OK
BYU
(HC / OC) PPG: 13.6 / 16.3 β SPP: 26 / 26 β OL: 62%
LJ Martin Ques | 2023 | βββ | TX
Hinckley Ropati | 2020 | βββ | CA
Note: OC Aaron Roderick was very complimentary of Martin last offseason, and this should be his backfield to lose. Iβm expecting large usage of him given the QB situation. There have been conflicting reports about Martinβs health and his status for week one is up in the air currently.
Miles Davis | 2020 | βββ | NV
Key departures:
Aiden Robbins
California
(HC / OC) PPG: 15.7 / 15.2 β SPP: 26 / NA β OL: 59%
Jaydn Ott | 2022 | βββ | CA
Byron Cardwell | 2021 | ββββ | CA
Note: Calloway began his career at Alabama, then moved down to JuCo, then ODU, and is now at Cal. From a spring update: Ott is expected to be RB1, with a competition for RB2 behind him. Cardwell has moved up the depth chart in fall camp.
Kadarius Calloway | 2021 | ββββ | MS
Jaivian Thomas | 2023 | βββ | CA
Justin Williams-Thomas Quest | 2022 | ββββ | TN
Dean-Taylor Chapman | 2023 | CA
Jamaal Wiley* | βββ | TX
Key departures:
King Doerue | 2019 | βββ | TX
Central Florida
(HC / OC) PPG: 15 / 17 β SPP: 24.9 / NA β OL: 46%
RJ Harvey | 2019 |βββ | FL
Peny Boone | 2020 | ββββ | MI
Note: Bowman is no longer listed on the roster.
Myles Montgomery | 2021 | ββββ | FL
Johnny Richardson | 2020 | βββ | FL
Kam Ingram | 2023 | TN
Frankie Arthur* | ββββ | TX
Stacy Gage* | βββ | FL
Key departures:
Demarkcus Bowman | 2020 | βββββ | FL
Central Michigan
(HC / OC) PPG: 19 / NA β SPP: 27.2 / NA β OL: 61%
Marion Lukes | 2021 | βββ | IN
Myles Bailey | 2021 | βββ | NJ
Note: Lukes ascended last year into the lead role, but Bailey was also dealing with injuries. I like this as a RB1A/B backfield at worst for Lukes. Biggins recently switched to RB from WR.
Nahree Biggins | 2020 | NJ
BJ Harris | 2021 | βββ | TN
Jakivion Calip | 2023 | βββ | OH
Tyler DeWitt | 2022 | MI
Germanuel Tanelus | 2022 | FL
Mekhi Jenkins | 2023 | βββ | MI
Brock Townsend* | βββ | MI
Charlotte
(HC / OC) PPG: 4.6 / 10.9 β SPP: 28.4 / 28.4 β OL: 20%
Cartevious Norton | 2022 | βββ | GA
Terron Kellman | 2022 | MD
Note: Rotowire has Kellman at RB1, and since I donβt know much information here Iβll default to them. This backfield will probably be in flux even to start the season.
Hahsaun Wilson | 2021 | ββ | SC
CJ Stokes | 2022 | βββ | SC
Henry Rutledge | 2021 | NC
Rod Gainey Jr.* | βββ | FL
Tre McLeod* | βββ | PA
Cincinnati
(HC / OC) PPG: 12.3 / 13.9 β SPP: 25.5 / 25.5 β OL: 96%
Corey Kiner | 2021 | ββββ | OH
Evan Pryor | 2021 |ββββ | NC
Note: Williams was one of the nation's best FCS running backs in 2023, rushing for 878 yards and six touchdowns on 148 carries for Grambling State en route to Second Team All-SWAC honors.
Chance Williams | 2022 | LA
JaKorion Coffey* | βββ | OH
Clemson
(HC / OC) PPG: 19.5 / 15.7 β SPP: 25.1 / 25.1 β OL: 74%
Phil Mafah | 2021 | ββββ | GA
Keith Adams | 2022 | βββ | UT
Note: Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney recently said that Mafah βwill be the manβ this year in the backfield.
Jay Haynes Ques | 2023 | βββ | AL
Jarvis Green | 2023 | βββ | SC
David Eziomume* | βββ | GA
Key departures:
Will Shipley
Coastal Carolina
(HC / OC) PPG: 10.3 / 11.3 β SPP: 27.1 / NA β OL: 76%
Braydon Bennett | 2020 | βββ | SC
Ja'Vin Simpkins | 2023 | βββ | FL
Christian Washington | 2022 | CA
Max Balthazar | 2021 | βββ | FL
Simeon Price | 2021 | βββ | FL
DβMarius Rucker* | βββ | FL
Key departures:
CJ Beasley
Colorado
(HC / OC) PPG: 9.1 / NA β SPP: 22.3 / NA β OL: 10%
Dallan Hayden | 2022 | ββββ | TN
Isaiah Augustave | 2023 | ββββ | FL
Note: OC Pat Shurmer has suggested that there will be an increased emphasis on running the football this year to provide more balance to the offence.
Micah Welch* | βββ | GA
Charlie Offerdahl Ques | 2021 | CO
Ahmir McGee | 2021 | OR
Key departures:
Alton McCaskill | 2021 | βββ | TX
Dylan Edwards | 2023 | ββββ | KS
Colorado State
(HC / OC) PPG: 11.2 / 11.2 β SPP: 22.4 / 22.4 β OL: 60%
Justin Marshall Ques | 2023 | βββ | IN
Kobe Johnson | 2019 | GA
Note: Jay Norvellβs tendency in the past has been that of a committee approach.
Avery Morrow | 2020 | βββ | WA
Damian Henderson | 2023 | βββ | CA
Keegan Holles | 2022 | CO
KJ Edwards | 2023 | CA
Jalen Dupree* | βββ | AR
Key departures:
(transfer) Vann Schield | 2022 | CO
Duke
(HC / OC) PPG: 17.2 / NA β SPP: NA / NA β OL: 27%
Jaquez Moore | 2021 | βββ | FL
Star Thomas | 2022 | LA
Note: HC Manny Diazβ PPG average is skewed due to smaller sample size.
Quran Boyd | 2023 | βββ | VA
Peyton Jones | 2023 | βββ | VA
East Carolina
(HC / OC) PPG: 15.8 / 18.7 β SPP: 25.7 / 22.8 β OL: 79%
Rahjai Harris Ques | 2020 | βββ | SC
Javious Bond | 2023 | βββ | GA
Marlon Gunn | 2022 | βββ | LA
TJ Engleman* | βββ | OH
Eastern Michigan
(HC / OC) PPG: 13.2 / NA β SPP: 27.4 / NA β OL: 33%
Delbert Mimms | 2019 | βββ | IN
Dontae McMillan | 2019 | WA
Note: EMU replaces their top two runners from a year ago. Mimms transferred in from NC State. McMillan earned third-team All-Big Sky Conference honors in 2022 at Weber State, rushing for 801 rushing yards and six touchdowns.
Deion Brown | 2023 | βββ | MO
Elijah Jackson-Anderson | 2022 | βββ | MI
Joey Mattord | 2023 | MI
JT Bronaugh* | βββ | FL
Key departures:
Samson Evans
Jaylon Jackson
(transfer) Bryson Moss | 2021 | βββ | GA
Florida
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.6 / 15.4 β SPP: 27.6 / 27.6 β OL: 53%
Montrell Johnson Ques | 2021 | βββ | LA
Treyaun Webb | 2023 | ββββ | FL
Note: True freshman Baugh had a strong spring game, and should be considered firmly in the mix for at least the RB3 role this season.
Jadan Baugh* | βββ | GA
Anthony Rubio | 2023 | FL
Ja'Kobi Jackson | 2023 | FL
Cam Carroll Ques | 2018 | ββ | MS
KD Daniels* | ββββ | MS
Florida Atlantic
(HC / OC) PPG: 12 / 16.8 β SPP: 24 / 24 β OL: 25%
Zuberi Mobley Ques | 2021 | βββ | FL
CJ Campbell | 2021 | FL
Note: From a practice report: βMobley stands out as the leader of the group barring injury.β
Xavier Terrell | 2023 | βββ | NC
Kaden Shields-Dutton* | βββ | FL
Keyvon Walker | 2022 | βββ | FL
Key departures:
Larry McCammon
Florida International
(HC / OC) PPG: 10.6 / 13.9 β SPP: 24.3 / 24.3 β OL: 78%
Shomari Lawrence | 2023 | FL
Kejon Owens | 2020 | βββ | FL
Lexington Joseph Ques | 2019 | βββ | FL
T.J. Snowden | 2023 | FL
Devonte Lyons* | βββ | FL
Florida State
(HC / OC) PPG: 19.4 / 14.8 β SPP: 27 / 27 β OL: 61%
Lawrance Toafili | 2020 | ββββ | FL
Roydell Williams | 2020 | βββ | AL
Note: This backfield has been a committee each season that Norvell has been here, and 2024 will likely be the same. Norvellβs PPG average is skewed from his time at Memphis.
Jaylin Lucas | 2022 | βββ | LA
Kam Davis* | ββββ | GA
Caziah Holmes Ques | 2020 | ββββ | FL
Key departures:
Trey Benson
Fresno State
(HC / OC) PPG: 18.7 / 17 β SPP: 25.3 / 25.3 β OL: 74%
Malik Sherrod | 2020 | βββ | CA
Elijah Gilliam | 2021 | NV
Note: From an FSU beat writer: βAs Malik Sherrod enters his final year of eligibility, there is little doubt that Fresno State plans to utilize him as much as possible.β HC Jeff Tedford recently announced heβd be stepping down due to health.
Devon Rivers | 2023 | βββ | CA
Johnathan Arceneaux | 2021 | βββ | CA
Justin Guin | 2022 | CA
Ryan Warkentin | 2022 | CA
Bryson Donelson* | βββ | CA
Georgia
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.7 / 15.3 β SPP: 29.2 / 29.2 β OL: 73%
Trevor Etienne Ques | 2022 | ββββ | LA
Roderick Robinson | 2023 | ββββ | CA
Note: Branson is still a long way from returning to the field. Etienne is the clear RB1. Roderick has apparently shed some weight and should be ready to take the next step in his sophomore season. Branson probably wonβt be ready until midway through the season.
Cash Jones | 2021 | TX
Nate Frazier* | ββββ | CA
Chauncey Bowens* | βββ | FL
Branson Robinson Ques | 2022 | ββββ | MS
Len'Neth Whitehead | 2020 | ββββ | GA
Dwight Phillips* | ββββ | GA
Key departures:
Daijun Edwards
Kendall Milton
(transfer) Andrew Paul | 2022 | βββ | TX
Georgia Southern
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.4 / NA β SPP: 24.5 / NA β OL: 49%
Jalen White | 2020 | βββ | AL
OJ Arnold | 2022 | GA
Note: The staff were explicit about wanting to get White 20+ touches per game last season, and I would assume the plan is going to be similar in 2024 with a new starting QB and a healthy White returning.
David Mbadinga | 2023 | GA
Terrance Gibbs | 2022 | ββββ | FL
Georgia State
(HC / OC) PPG: NA / 12.2 β SPP: NA / NA β OL: 20%
CJ Beasley | 2020 | βββ | VA
Freddie Brock | 2020 | βββ | NY
Note: The new OC has a history of multiple 1000-yard rushers in the same season under his system. There should be two RBs heavily involved.
Sy'veon Wilkerson | 2023 | IL
Jordan Ford | 2019 | βββ | TN
Jaylen Foster | 2023 | SC
Key departures:
Marcus Carroll
(transfer) Domonique Thomas | 2022 | AL
Georgia Tech
(HC / OC) PPG: 13.7 / 13.1 β SPP: 25.2 / 25.2 β OL: 73%
Jamal Haynes | 2021 | βββ | GA
Trey Cooley | 2021 | ββββ | NC
Note: Haynes has dual WR/RB eligibility on Fantrax. Iβm expecting there to be at least a two-man rotation similar to last year under OC Buster Faulkner.
Evan Dickens | 2023 | βββ | GA
Anthony Carrie | 2023 | βββ | FL
Jamie Felix | 2022 | βββ | GA
Hawaii
(HC / OC) PPG: 4 / NA β SPP: 25.5 / NA β OL: 56%
Landon Sims | 2021 | WA
David Cordero | 2021 | AZ
Note: Hines was recently referred to as βone of the best playersβ on the team by HC Timmy Chang, and he mentioned that Hinesβ health wasnβt 100% last season, which explains the up-and-down usage, but he has since moved to WR.
Cam Barfield | 2022 | NV
Derek Boyd Ques | 2022 | CA
Christian Vaughn* | βββ | NV
Key departures:
Tylan Hines | 2022 | βββ | TX
Houston
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.9 / 19.1 β SPP: 28.6 / 26.7 β OL: 25%
Parker Jenkins | 2023 | ββββ | TX
Stacy Sneed | 2020 | βββ | TX
Note: New HC comes over from Tulane where Makhi Hughes was leaned on heavily as the lead back. Prior to Hughes it was Ty Spears (now in the NFL) who led the backfield.
Tony Mathis Out | 2019 | βββ | FL
Re'Shaun Sanford Ques | 2023 | TX
JβMarion Burnette* | ββββ | AL
DJ Butler* | βββ | AL
Illinois
(HC / OC) PPG: 17.4 / 19.3 β SPP: 24 / 24 β OL: 55%
Kaden Feagin | 2023 | ββββ | AL
Josh McCray | 2021 | βββ | AL
Aidan Laughery | 2022 | βββ | IL
Jordan Anderson Ques | 2022 | βββ | IL
Caβlil Valentine* | βββ | AZ
Nick Fedanzo | 2019 | βββ | IL
Key departures:
Reggie Love
Indiana
(HC / OC) PPG: 11.8 / 11.8 β SPP: 27.4 / 27/4 β OL: 39%
Justice Ellison | 2020 | βββ | VA
Ty Son Lawton | 2018 | NY
Note: Lawton, Black and Vanhorse followed Cignetti from James Madison.
Kaelon Black | 2022 | βββ | VA
Elijah Green | 2020 | βββ | GA
Solomon Vanhorse | 2018 | GA
Khobie Martin* | βββ | IN
Key departures:
(transfer) Trent Howland | 2021 | βββ | IL
David Holloman | 2021 | βββ | MI
Iowa
(HC / OC) PPG: 10.6 / 16.9 β SPP: 27.7 / NA β OL: 85%
Leshon Williams Ques | 2020 | βββ | IL
Kaleb Johnson | 2022 | βββ | IA
Note: The new Iowa OC had a 1000-yard rusher every season he was with WMU excluding the COVID season.
Kamari Moulton | 2023 | βββ | FL
Jaziun Patterson | 2022 | βββ | FL
Terrell Washington Jr. | 2023 | βββ | TX
Brevin Doll* | βββ | IA
Iowa State
(HC / OC) PPG: 16.2 / NA β SPP: 29.1 / NA β OL: 91%
Abu Sama III | 2023 | βββ | IA
Dylan Lee* | βββ | AZ
Note: New OC was promoted from within. Sama is expected to be the bellcow this season.
Carson Hansen | 2023 | βββ | MN
Jaylon Jackson | 2020 | βββ | TX
Blaze Doxzon | 2020 | NE
Key departures:
Cartevious Norton
Arlen Harris | 2022 | ββββ | MO
Jacksonville State
(HC / OC) PPG: 11.9 / 13.13 β SPP: 20.3 / 20.3 β OL: 63%
Anwar Lewis | 2019 | FL
Ron Wiggins | 2020 | AL
Note: JSU moved at an extremely fast pace on offence last year (#1 in seconds per play), and also applied a very run-heavy approach. The staff cycled RBs liberally in 2023.
Andrew Paul | 2022 | βββ | TX
Michel Dukes | 2022 | βββ | SC
Justus Savage* | βββ | GA
Andre Devine* | βββ | FL
Key departures:
Malik Jackson
(transfer) Reggion Bennett | 2023 | SC
(transfer) Kenyon Sims | 2018 | CA
James Madison
(HC / OC) PPG: 22.5 / 22.5 β SPP: NA / NA β OL: 61%
Ayo Adeyi | 2021 | TX
George Pettaway | 2022 | βββ | VA
Note: Purdy joins the program with the new staff after five seasons at Holy Cross. He had a small role at the previous stop, however. The new staff comes from the FCS, so take the PPG averages with a grain of salt. Adeyi comes from UNT and Pettaway joins from UNCβboth should be considered starters currently.
Jobi Malary | 2021 | OR
Tyler Purdy | 2019 | MO
Ke'Marion Baldwin | 2023 | NC
Nate Crosby Jr.* | NC
Key departures:
Kaelon Black
Kansas
(HC / OC) PPG: 17.4 / 12.7 β SPP: 28.8 / 25.4 β OL: 47%
Devin Neal | 2022 | ββββ | KS
Daniel Hishaw | 2020 | βββ | OK
Note: Thisβll most likely be a RB1A/B situation with Neal and Hinshaw, and when QB Jalon Daniels is healthy, heβll almost be a third RB in the rotation with the amount that he runs.
Sevion Morrison | 2020 | ββββ | OK
Torry Locklin | 2019 | βββ | TX
Harry Stewart* | βββ | TX
Red Martel* | βββ | OK
Kansas State
(HC / OC) PPG: 19.5 / NA β SPP: 25.2 / NA β OL: 35%
DJ Giddens | 2021 | KS
Dylan Edwards | 2023 | ββββ | KS
Note: Giddens is the betting favourite to be the lead back and is expected to be relied on heavily.
La'James White | 2022 | KS
Joe Jackson | 2023 | βββ | FL
DeVon Rice* | βββ | NV
John Price* | βββ | KS
Key departures:
Treshaun Ward
Kennesaw State
(HC / OC) PPG: 10.5 / NA β SPP: NA / NA β OL: 62%
Michael Bennefield | 2019 | GA
Alexander Diggs | 2022 | GA
Note: *This is my best guess based on 2023 usage stats*. Bennefield finished last year with four straight 100-yard games. Benayrd is going to move between WR and RB.
Yesiah Clemons | 2020 | GA
Gabriel Benyard | 2021 | GA
DJ Scott | 2023 | FL
Kent State
(HC / OC) PPG: 6.1 / 10.3 β SPP: 26.3 / NA β OL: 87%
Ky Thomas | 2020 | ββββ | KS
Gavin Garcia | 2022 | PA
Note: Garcia and Williams were the top two on the depth chart last season, but former Minnesota Gopher and Kansas Jayhawk Ky Thomas was forced to sit out the year due to transfer portal rules. Thomas was thought to be a player who would be squarely in the mix for the lead back role before his season was suspended. I would guess that at the very least heβll be RB2 headed into the season.
Xavier Williams | 2017 | ββ | MD
Ayden Harris* | βββ | PA
Cade Wolford* | ββ | OH
Kentucky
(HC / OC) PPG: 17.3 / 20.5 β SPP: 29.2 / 27.9 β OL: 78%
Chip Trayanum Ques | 2020 | ββββ | OH
Demie Sumo-Karngbaye | 2021 | βββ | NJ
Note: The OCβs average is skewed from one big year with Boise State. Trayanum transferred from Ohio State this offseason, and is expected to take on Ray Davisβ role from a year ago, but recent practice reports have suggested the battle is tight for that RB1 role.
Jason Patterson* | βββ | FL
Jamarion Wilcox | 2023 | βββ | GA
Tovani Mizell* | βββ | FL
Key departures:
Ray Davis
LSU
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.6 / 13.5 β SPP: 26.2 / NA β OL: 76%
Josh Williams | 2019 | ββ | TX
Kaleb Jackson | 2023 | βββ | LA
John Emery | 2019 | βββββ | LA
Malachi Lane | 2022 | TX
Trey Holly Out | 2023 | ββββ | LA
Isaiah Mosley | 2023 | FL
Caden Durham* | ββββ | LA
Key departures:
Logan Diggs
Armoni Goodwin
Liberty
(HC / OC) PPG: 15.3 / 16.1 β SPP: 28.3 / 28.2 β OL: 46%
Quinton Cooley | 2020 | βββ | NC
Billy Lucas | 2019 | PA
Note: Blue apparently impressed the staff a lot last offseason, and should be considered at least tied with Lucas for RB2 behind Cooley. Iβll roll with rotowireβs ordering for now but the rotation behind Cooley is fairly fluid at this point.
James Jointer | 2022 | βββ | AR
Vaughn Blue | 2023 | SC
Victor Venn | 2022 | βββ | GA
Caden Williams* | βββ | GA
Louisiana Tech
(HC / OC) PPG: 10.8 / 12.5 β SPP: 25.8 / 25.8 β OL: 40%
Marquis Crosby Prob | 2021 | βββ | MS
Donerio Davenport | 2023 | TX
Note: Crosby led the team in rushing in 2022, but missed most of 2023.
Keith Willis | 2023 | TX
Jacall Wynder | 2023 | LA
Omiri Wiggins* | βββ | LA
Frederick Robertson* | βββ | LA
Louisiana-Lafayette
(HC / OC) PPG: 11 / 11 β SPP: 26.6 / 26.6 β OL: 79%
Dre'lyn Washington | 2021 | βββ | TX
Elijah Davis | 2022 | LA
Zylan Perry | 2022 | LA
Kendrell Williams | 2021 | βββ | LA
Hutch Swilley* | βββ | LA
Steven Blanco* | LA
Louisiana-Monroe
(HC / OC) PPG: 17.3 / NA β SPP: 28.3 / NA β OL: 30%
Hunter Smith | 2022 | ββ | AR
Ozarrio Smith | 2021 | MS
Note: A source close to the program mentioned both of the Smithβs as runners who will be getting the first carries to start the season. What happens after is anybodyβs guess. Ozarrio is a JUCO transfer.
Bennett Galloway | 2022 | SC
Taven Curry | 2022 | βββ | AL
Charlie Norman | 2019 | LA
Nathaniel Blount* | βββ | MS
Louisville
(HC / OC) PPG: 12.7 / 12.7 β SPP: 27.8 / 27.8 β OL: 40%
Maurice Turner | 2022 | βββ | GA
Donald Chaney | 2020 | ββββ | FL
Note: Turner was the first RB to take snaps during the spring game. Chaney is said to be expected to be heavily involved too this fall. Both should be considered tied for the starting spot currently.
Keyjuan Brown | 2023 | βββ | GA
Isaac Brown* | βββ | FL
Duke Watson* | βββ | GA
Key departures:
Jawhar Jordan
Marshall
(HC / OC) PPG: 22.4 / NA β SPP: 25 / NA β OL: 26%
Jordan Houston | 2019 | βββ | MD
Ethan Payne | 2021 | ββ | WV
Note: HC Charles Huff was vocal this offseason about a change in offensive scheme to the air-raid and he also mentioned an emphasis on spreading touches.
A.J. Turner | 2022 | βββ | VA
Maurice Jones | 2022 | FL
Moses Gray* | βββ | LA
Key departures:
Rasheen Ali
Maryland
(HC / OC) PPG: 13.3 / 14.2 β SPP: 24.8 / 24.8 β OL: 22%
Roman Hemby | 2021 | βββ | MD
Nolan Ray | 2023 | βββ | MI
Note: Ray was apparently banged up last year as a freshman, but has impressed this offseason and is in line to get work behind Hemby.
Colby McDonald | 2021 | βββ | MD
Eli Mason | 2022 | VA
DeJuan Williams* | ββββ | MD
Massachusetts
(HC / OC) PPG: 15.1 / 13.3 β SPP: 27.5 / NA β OL: 41%
Cookie Desiderio | 2022 | NJ
CJ Hester | 2023 | OH
Note: Desiderio, the Tulsa transfer, dominated the backfield touches in the spring game.
Jalen John | 2020 | βββ | OR
T.Y. Harding | 2022 | MA
Key departures:
(Transfer) Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams | 2020 | βββ | OH
(Transfer) Gregory Desrosiers | 2021 | MA
Tim Baldwin Ques | 2020 | βββ | VA
Memphis
(HC / OC) PPG: 15.9 / 18.5 β SPP: 26.1 / 26.1 β OL: 38%
Mario Anderson | 2019 | SC
Gregory Desrosiers | 2021 | MA
Sutton Smith | 2022 | βββ | GA
Brandon Thomas | 2020 | ββββ | AR
MaKari Bodiford* | βββ | GA
Khyair Spain* | GA
Key departures:
Blake Watson
(transfer) Jevyon Ducker Ques | 2020 | NE
Walter Samuel | 2023 | βββ| LA
Miami
(HC / OC) PPG: 15 / 10.9 β SPP: 27.7 / 27.7 β OL: 65%
Damien Martinez | 2022 | βββ | TX
Mark Fletcher Prob | 2023 | ββββ | FL
Note: Freshman TE Elijah Lofton has been also taking snaps at RB this spring.
Ajay Allen Ques | 2022 | βββ | LA
Terrell Walden | 2022 | ββββ | FL
Chris Johnson | 2023 | ββββ | FL
Chris Wheatley-Humphrey* | βββ | FL
Jordan Lyle* | ββββ | FL
Key departures:
(transfer) Henry Parish Jr.
(transfer) Tre'Vonte Citizen | 2022 | ββββ | LA
Miami (OH)
(HC / OC) PPG: 10.9 / 13.7 β SPP: 30.8 / 30.8 β OL: 78%
Dylan Downing | 2020 | βββ | IN
Kenny Tracy Prob | 2020 | βββ | IN
Kevin Davis | 2020 | ββ | TN
Keyon Mozee | 2020 | βββ | MO
Nate Milanowski | 2021 | MI
D'Shawntae Jones* | βββ | OH
Tito Glass* | βββ | OH
Key departures:
(Transfer) Rashad Amos
Michigan
(HC / OC) PPG: 21 / 15.9 β SPP: 30.9 / NA β OL: 12%
Donovan Edwards | 2021 | βββββ | MI
Kalel Mullings | 2020 |ββββ | MA
Note: Mullings was at times the second player on the field when Corum needed a breather late last year.
Benjamin Hall | 2023 |ββββ | GA
Tavierre Dunlap | 2021 | βββ | TX
Cole Cabana Ques | 2023 | ββββ | MI
Jordan Marshall* | ββββ | OH
Micah Ka'apana* | βββ | NV
Key departures:
Blake Corum
Michigan State
(HC / OC) PPG: 15.4 / 15.4 β SPP: 28.1 / 28.1 β OL: 21%
Nathan Carter | 2021 | ββ | NY
Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams | 2020 | βββ | OH
Brandon Tullis* | βββ | TX
Joseph Martinez | MI | 2023
Key departures:
Jaren Mangham | 2019 | βββ | MI
Jalen Berger Ques | 2020 | ββββ | NJ
Middle Tenn. St
(HC / OC) PPG: 18.1 / 13.2 β SPP: NA / NA β OL: 25%
Frank Peasant | 2020 | βββ | FL
Jaiden Credle | 2022 | βββ | GA
Note: Peasant was in the transfer portal but has apparently returned, and is listed again on the roster. New HC Derek Mason had KeShawn Vaughn at Vanderbilt in 2018-19, who rushed for 1000+ yards each season, which is where his high PPG average is coming from.
Jekail Middlebrook | 2023 | GA
Terry Wilkins | 2020 | ββ | TN
Brian Brewton | 2021 | FL
A'Varius Sparrow | 2020 | βββ | FL
Austin Clemons* | βββ | GA
Minnesota
(HC / OC) PPG: 17.8 / 20.2 β SPP: 29.7 / 29.7 β OL: 79%
Darius Taylor | 2023 | βββ | MI
Sieh Bangura | 2021 | βββ | MD
Note: PJ Fleck has a knack for doling out huge individual rushing usage, but with Bangura coming in via Ohio (MAC), Taylor should not be clearing 30 carries regularly. A beat write for the Gophers suggested that he expects Taylor to get 20-25 touches per game.
Marcus Major Prob | 2019 | βββ | OK
Jaren Mangham | 2019 | βββ | MI
Jordan Nubin | 2021 | IL
Ohifame Ijeboi* | βββ | PA
Jaydon Wright* | βββ | IL
Key departures:
Sean Tyler
Mississippi
(HC / OC) PPG: 17.5 / 17.9 β SPP: 22.8 / 22.8 β OL: 64%
Ulysses Bentley Prob | 2019 | βββ | TX
Henry Parrish | 2020 | βββ | FL
Rashad Amos | 2020 | βββ | GA
Logan Diggs Ques | 2021 | βββ | LA
Domonique Thomas | 2020 | AL
Matt Jones | 2021 | MS
Jason Albritton | 2022 | FL
Key departures:
Quinshon Judkins
Kedrick Reescano | 2023 | ββββ | TX
Mississippi State
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.6 / NA β SPP: 22.9 / NA β OL: 3%
Davon Booth | 2020 | NV
Keyvone Lee | 2020 | βββ | FL
Note: Davis recently said that he plans to be back by early November during the season, so I am downgrading him on the depth chart. HC Jeff Lebby recently said this about the room: βWe have to continue to get better there.Β I like where Keyvone is at.Β He has done a really good job.Β He's coachable.Β He's detail oriented.Β He's a big, physical guy who can do some things.β
Jeffery Pittman | 2021 | βββ | MS
Seth Davis Ques | 2023 | βββ | TX
Johnnie Daniels* | βββ | MS
Key departures:
Jo Marks
Missouri
(HC / OC) PPG: 20 / 20.4 β SPP: 26.5 / 26.5 β OL: 59%
Marcus Carroll | 2020 | βββ | GA
Nate Noel | 2020 | βββ | FL
Note: Carroll and Noel transferred from the Sun Belt Conference. Itβs likely this rotation will be a RB1A/B.
Jamal Roberts | 2023 | βββ | MO
Tavorus Jones | 2022 | ββββ | TX
Kewan Lacy* | βββ | TX
Key departures:
Cody Schrader
Navy
(HC / OC) PPG: 10.2 / NA β SPP: 29.5 / NA β OL: 70%
Alex Tecza | 2022 | PA
Eli Heidenreich | 2022 | PA
Brandon Chatman | 2022 | FL
Daba Fofana | 2021 | GA
Amin Hassan | 2021 | FL
Anton Hall | 2021 | FL
Tyler Bradley | 2023 | AL
Alonzo Manning* | IL
Andre Jackson* | OH
Reid Watkins* | TX
Nebraska
(HC / OC) PPG: 8.3 / 10.3 β SPP: 29 / 29 β OL: 74%
Gabe Ervin Ques | 2021 | βββ | GA
Emmett Johnson | 2022 | βββ | MN
Rahmir Johnson Ques | 2019 | βββ | NY
Dante Dowdell | 2023 | βββ | MS
Kwinten Ives | 2023 | βββ | NJ
Key departures:
Anthony Grant
Nevada
(HC / OC) PPG: NA / 12 β SPP: NA / NA β OL: 68%
Pat Garwo Ques | 2019 | βββ | PA
Sean Dollars | 2019 | ββββ | CA
Ashton Hayes | 2022 | NV
Savion Red | 2022 | TX
Ky Woods | 2022 | βββ | TX
Jaden McGill* | βββ | IL
Carter Vargas* | βββ | CA
Key departures:
Jacques Badolato-Birdsell | 2023 | WA
Jaden McGill | 2023 | IL
New Mexico
(HC / OC) PPG: 10.2 / 15.8 β SPP: NA / 25.8 β OL: 11%
Andrew Henry | 2021 | βββ | TX
Eli Sanders | 2021 | βββ | CA
Note: Based on an update from New Mexicoβs camp, Andrew Henry is the βperceivedβ RB1.
Javen Jacobs | 2022 | AZ
Zach Vigil | 2022 | ββ | NM
Jaylen Morgan | 2022 | NM
Key departures:
Jacorey Merritt
New Mexico State
(HC / OC) PPG: 17.1 / NA β SPP: NA / NA β OL: 93%
Monte Watkins | 2021 | ββββ | LA
Mike Washington | 2021 | ββ | NY
Note: McGowan is a JuCo transfer formerly of OU.
Tim Gans | 2021 | TX
Larenzo McMillan | 2021 | CA
Seth McGowan | 2020 | ββββ |TX
Key Departures:
(transfer) Star Thomas | 2022 | LA
(transfer) Jamoni Jones | 2022 | βββ | OK
(transfer) Makhilyn Young | 2022 | ββ | TX
North Carolina
(HC / OC) PPG: 15.5 / 15.1 β SPP: 22.5 / 22.5 β OL: 19%
Omarion Hampton | 2022 | ββββ | NC
Darwin Barlow | 2020 | βββ | TX
Note: Barlow mentioned that the RBs coach told him UNC wants to run the ball 60% of the time this year.
Caleb Hood | 2021 | βββ | NC
Jordan Louie Ques | 2023 | βββ | AL
Davion Gause* | βββ | FL
Key departures:
British Brooks
North Carolina State
(HC / OC) PPG: 10.1 / 11.1 β SPP: 28.6 / 28.6 β OL: 69%
Jordan Waters | 2019 | βββ | NC
Kendrick Raphael | 2023 | βββ | FL
Daylan Smothers | 2023 | ββββ | NC
Demarcus Jones | 2019 | NC
Duke Scott* | βββ | GA
Key departures:
Jordan Houston
North Texas
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.4 / 12.2 β SPP: 21.9 / 21.9 β OL: 42%
Ikaika Ragsdale Ques | 2020 | βββ | NV
Juwaun Price | 2021 | ββ | AZ
Zach Evans | 2022 | βββ | TX
Makenzie McGill | 2023 | | TX
Ashton Gray* | βββ | AR
Key departures:
Tre Bradford | 2020 | βββ | TX
Northern Illinois
(HC / OC) PPG: 13.4 / NA β SPP: 29 / NA β OL: 64%
Antario Brown | 2021 | βββ | GA
Gavin Williams | 2020 | βββ | IA
Justin Lynch | 2021 | βββ | IL
Ahmir Smith* | βββ | SC
Elijah Porter* | ββ | IA
Northwestern
(HC / OC) PPG: 9 / NA β SPP: 24.7 / NA β OL: 60%
Cam Porter | 2020 | βββ | OH
Joseph Himon | 2022 | βββ | AR
Caleb Komolafe Ques | 2023 | βββ | TX
Dashun Reeder* | βββ | SC
Notre Dame
(HC / OC) PPG: 17.8 / 16.7 β SPP: 28.6 / 26.3 β OL: 50%
Jadarian Price | 2022 | ββββ | TX
Jeremiyah Love | 2023 | ββββ | MO
Note: The ND beat staff are under the impression that Price and Love will split work to replace Estime. Love is also taking reps at slot receiver. Payne is out for the season. Devyn Ford moved to Safety, but may take reps at RB too.
Max Hurleman | 2021 | PA
Kedren Young* | ββββ | TX
Aneyas Williams* | ββββ | MO
Gi'Bran Payne Out | 2022 | ββββ | OH
Key departures:
Auric Estime
Ohio
(HC / OC) PPG: 15.5 / 15.1 β SPP: 29.2 / 29.2 β OL: 62%
Rickey Hunt | 2023 | OK
Anthony Tyus | 2021 | βββ | MI
Nolan McCormick | 2021 | OH
Duncan Brune* | βββ | Germany
Devon Hunter | 2022 | OH
Key departures:
Sieh Bangura
Ohio State
(HC / OC) PPG: 19.6 / 18.9 β SPP: 26.9 / 23.1 β OL: 78%
Quinshon Judkins | 2022 | βββ | AL
TreVeyon Henderson | 2021 | βββββ | VA
Note: Judkins and Henderson should both be considered starters.
James Peoples* | ββββ | TX
Sam Williams-Dixon* | ββββ | OH
Cayden Saunders | 2021 | MI
TC Caffey Out | 2022 | OH
Key departures:
Miyan Williams
Oklahoma
(HC / OC) PPG: 16 / 15.5 β SPP: 22.9 / NA β OL: 17%
Gavin Sawchuk | 2022 | ββββ | CO
Jovantae Barnes | 2022 | ββββ | NV
Kalib Hicks | 2023 | βββ | TX
Samuel Franklin | 2021 | AR
Taylor Tatum* | ββββ | TX
Xavier Robinson* | βββ | OK
Key departures:
Tawee Walker
Oklahoma State
(HC / OC) PPG: 19.7 / 19.2 β SPP: 24.4 / 24.4 β OL: 100%
Ollie Gordon | 2022 | ββββ | TX
Trent Howland | 2021 | βββ | IN
Note: AJ Green is expected to miss considerable time. Ollie Gordon to be βpunishedβ by being given β50 carriesβ in game one according to Gundy for DUI arrest.
Sesi Vailahi | 2023 | βββ | UT
Hudson Devins | 2023 | OH
Rodney Fields* | βββ | OK
Jaden Allen-Hendrix* | βββ | SC
AJ Green Out | 2018 | ββββ | OK
Old Dominion
(HC / OC) PPG: 11.9 / 15.1 β SPP: 21.6 / 21.6 β OL: 42%
Aaron Young | 2019 | βββ | PA
Tariq Sims | 2021 | VA
Bryce Duke | 2022 | VA
Devin Roche | 2023 | MD
Maurki James* | DE
Key departures:
KeShawn Wicks
Obie Sanni | 2021 | CO
Oregon
(HC / OC) PPG: 17.4 / 16.2 β SPP: 27.4 / 27.4 β OL: 68%
Jordan James | 2022 | ββββ | TN
Noah Whittington | 2020 | βββ | GA
Note: Rotowire has Whittington listed first but I wouldnβt make much of that, and given that he is coming off an injury, I have manually adjusted James to the top for now. James was the RB2 last year behind Irving, and will likely be RB1B at the worst for 2024. Jay Harris is a Division II transfer who accumulated 1433 rushing yards and 14 TDs last season.
Jay Harris | 2022 | MO
Jayden Limar | 2023 | ββββ | WA
Da'Jaun Riggs* | βββ | DC
Key departures:
Markiese Irving
Oregon State
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.1 / NA β SPP: NA / NA β OL: 37%
Jamious Griffin | 2020 | ββββ | GA
Anthony Hankerson | 2022 | βββ | FL
Note: Griffin had briefly entered the portal but announced he was returning in early January. Hankerson transferred from CU, and should be in the mix for RB1.
Salahadin Allah* | βββ | TX
Cornell Hatcher* | βββ | CA
Jake Reichle | 2022 | βββ | OR
Gavin Haines | 2021 | OR
Dyontae Navarrete | 2023 | OR
Key departures:
Damien Martinez | 2022 | βββ | TX
Isaiah Newell | 2020 | βββ | CA
Penn State
(HC / OC) PPG: 13.1 / 17.4 β SPP: 26.8 / 28.8 β OL: 54%
Nicholas Singleton | 2022 | βββββ | PA
Kaytron Allen | 2022 | ββββ | FL
Note: Fully expect that both Allen and Singleton will split work the way they have the last two seasons. OC used two runners at Kansas. Martin should be in the mix as RB3 immediately.
Cam Wallace | 2023 | GA
Quinton Martin* | ββββ | PA
Corey Smith* | ββββ | WI
Key departures:
London Montgomery | 2023 | ββββ | PA
Pittsburgh
(HC / OC) PPG: 13.7 / NA β SPP: 26.1 / NA β OL: 71%
Rodney Hammond Ques | 2021 | βββ | VA
Desmond Reid | 2022 | FL
Daniel Carter | 2019 | βββ | FL
Derrick Davis | 2021 | ββββ | PA
Juelz Goff * | βββ | PA
Purdue
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.9 / 12.5 β SPP: 25 / 25 β OL: 61%
Devin Mockobee | 2021 | βββ | IN
Reggie Love | 2020 | ββββ | MO
Note: Love transferred from Illinois and should be considered firmly in the mix for RB1.
Elijah Jackson | 2022 | IN
Addai Lewellen | 2023 | IN
Rice
(HC / OC) PPG: 12.9 / 12.8 β SPP: 28.3 / 28.3 β OL: 84%
Dean Connors | 2022 | HI
Quinton Jackson | 2022 | βββ | TX
Daelen Alexander | 2023 | TX
Christian Francisco | 2021 | AR
Taji Atkins* | βββ | TX
Trei Kibbles* | βββ | TX
Rutgers
(HC / OC) PPG: 9.5 / 17.3 β SPP: 29.9 / 29.9 β OL: 77%
Kyle Monangai | 2021 | β β β | NJ
Samuel Brown | 2022 | ββββ | PA
Ja'Shon Benjamin | 2023 | βββ | FL
Al-Shadee Salaam | 2021 | NJ
Jordan Kinsler | 2021 | NJ
Edd Guerrier* | βββ | FL
Antwan Raymond* | βββ | FL
SMU
(HC / OC) PPG: 15.4 / 11.2 β SPP: 24.4 / 24.4 β OL: 54%
Jaylan Knighton | 2020 | ββββ | FL
LJ Johnson | 2021 |ββββ | TX
Camar Wheaton | 2021 | βββββ | TX
Zane Minors | 2021 | TX
Sam Houston
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.6 / 11.8 β SPP: 25.6 / 25.6 β OL: 99%
John Gentry | 2020 | βββ | TX
Jevyon Ducker | 2020 | NE
Zach Hrbacek | 2023 | TX
Landan Brown Ques | 2023 | TX
Charles Crawford Ques | 2023 | TX
Key departures:
(transfer) Tobias Weaver | 2022 | TX
San Diego State
(HC / OC) PPG: 14 / NA β SPP: 22.3 / NA β OL: 49%
Marquez Cooper | 2020 | βββ | MD
Kenan Christon Ques | 2019 | ββββ | CA
Note: From a beat report before Cooperβs transfer: βSenior Kenan Christon, who Lewis credited Saturday with βsome nice, physical runs,β is the starting running back.β Lewis coached Cooper at Kent State to three 1000-yard rushing seasons 2020-2022.
Jaylon Armstead | 2020 | βββ | CA
Cam Davis | 2021 | TX
Lucky Sutton Ques | 2022 | βββ | CA
Nick Gardinera | 2022 | CA
Anthony McMillian* | βββ | CA
Cincere Rhaney* | βββ | CA
Key departures:
Leo Kemp | 2023 | CA
Martin Blake | 2022 | NV
Sheldon Canley II | 2022 | CA
San Jose State
(HC / OC) PPG: 10.1 / 15.3 β SPP: NA / NA β OL: 22%
Floyd Chalk | 2022 | CA
Jabari Bates | 2022 | βββ | CA
Note: New SJSU OC Craig Stutzmann recently praised running back Floyd Chalk IV, who played for FCS Grambling State last year: βHeβs a punchy guy, and I love his attitude. He had a couple of nice runs todayβ.
Jakob Galloway Ques | 2022 | βββ | CA
Lamar Radcliffe* | βββ | CA
Anthony Hymes* | βββ | CA
Key departures:
Kairee Robinson
Quali Conley
South Alabama
(HC / OC) PPG: 13.9 / NA β SPP: 25.6 / NA β OL: 35%
Braylon McReynolds | 2022 | βββ | AL
Kentrel Bullock | 2020 | βββ | MS
Note: An update from a South Alabama beat report in spring suggested that Braylon McReynolds figures to be the RB1, with Kentrell Bullock involved behind him.
Iverson Celestine | 2021 | βββ | LA
PJ Martin | 2023 | LA
Jarvis Durr | 2023 | βββ | MS
Jonathon Carter | 2022 | AL
Da'Marion Bothwell* | βββ | AL
Key departures:
LaβDamien Webb
South Carolina
(HC / OC) PPG: 11.7 / 10 β SPP: 24.7 / 24.7 β OL: 63%
Raheim Sanders Prob | 2021 | β β β | FL
Oscar Adaway | 2019 | βββ | AR
Note: Sanders transferred from Arkansas and should be considered the favourite to be RB1.
Jawarn Howell | 2022 | NC
Juju McDowell Ques | 2021 | βββ | GA
DJay Braswell | 2023 | ββββ | GA
Bradley Dunn Ques | 2020 | SC
Matthew Fuller* | βββ | GA
Key departures:
Mario Anderson
South Florida
(HC / OC) PPG: 12.4 / 10.4 β SPP: 20.9 / 20.9 β OL: 84%
Kelley Joiner | 2019 | βββ | FL
Nay'Quan Wright | 2019 | ββββ | FL
Note: A beat writer said this when previewing the depth chart: βEvery picture I have seen with the starting OL has been with Kelley Joiner at running back and I have only heard great things about his progression as he maintains his health.β
Ta'ron Keith | 2020 | βββ | FL
K'Wan Powell | 2021 | βββ | FL
Yasias Young | 2020 | FL
Nykahi Davenport* | βββ | GA
Southern Miss
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.9 / 13.5 β SPP: 26.7 / NA β OL: 23%
Rodrigues Clark | 2019 | βββ | MS
Kenyon Clay | 2022 | MS
Chandler Pittman | 2021 | βββ | MS
JQ Gray | 2023 | MS
Jalen Washington* | βββ | MS
Key departures:
Frank Gore Jr.
Stanford
(HC / OC) PPG: 12.3 / NA β SPP: 25.8 / NA β OL: 95%
Sedrick Irvin | 2023 | β β β | FL
Ryan Butler | 2023 | NJ
Note: The HC of the Cardinal has a history of some heavy individual RB usage, but his most prominent tendency is to use a QB who is a strong runner. Several of his teams in the past have been led in rushing by their QB, including this past season (top two runners on the team were QBs).
Caleb Hampton | 2022 | TN
Brendon Barrow | 2021 | CAN
Cole Tabb* | ββββ | FL
Chris Davis* | βββ | MS
Key departures:
Casey Filkins
EJ Smith
Syracuse
(HC / OC) PPG: NA / 9.5 β SPP: NA / NA β OL: 79%
LeQuint Allen | 2022 | βββ | NJ
Yasin Willis* | βββ | NJ
Note: Allen and Willis got the majority of work in the spring game, and Willis, the freshman, was very impressive. The staff and beat writers have each said Willis should be heavily involved this season.
Will Nixon | 2022 |βββ | TX
Michael Johnson | 2021 | OR
JJ Branham | 2023 | OH
Jaden Hart* | βββ | IN
Key departures:
(transfer) Juwaun Price | 2021 | ββ | AZ
TCU
(HC / OC) PPG: 17.1 / 15.4 β SPP: 21.2 / 21.2 β OL: 29%
Cam Cook | 2023 | βββ | TX
Trey Sanders | 2019 | βββββ | FL
Note: A TCU beat writer in late march: βTCU produced a top-five rusher in the Big 12 the past two seasons. Cam Cook may be next up to continue that trend, following in the footsteps of Emani Bailey and Kendre Miller. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound running back had 16 carries for 58 yards as a true freshman in 2023 and should see an increased workload as the potential primary ball carrier for the Horned Frogs this season.β
Dominique Johnson | 2020 | βββ | TX
Trent Battle | 2021 | βββ | AL
Nathaniel Palmer* | βββ | TX
Jeremy Payne* | ββββ | TX
Key departures:
Emani Bailey
Temple
(HC / OC) PPG: 10 / NA β SPP: 23.5 / 23.5 β OL: 52%
Antwain Littleton | 2021 | βββ | DC
Joquez Smith | 2023 | βββ | FL
Tyrei Washington* | βββ | CA
EJ Wilson | 2020 | βββ | FL
Terrez Worthy* | MD
Key departures:
Edward Saydee
Tennessee
(HC / OC) PPG: 13.6 / 12.5 β SPP: 21.2 / 21.2 β OL: 58%
Dylan Sampson | 2022 | β β β β | LA
Cameron Seldon Prob | 2023 | β β β β | VA
Note: Seldon currently has dual RB/WR eligibility on Fantrax.
DeSean Bishop | 2023 | TN
Khalifa Keith | 2023 | βββ | AL
Peyton Lewis* Ques | ββββ | VA
Patrick Wilk | 2021 | TN
Key departures:
Jaylen Wright
Texas
(HC / OC) PPG: 23.2 / 23.7 β SPP: 25.5 / 25.5 β OL: 82%
Jaydon Blue | 2022 | ββββ | TX
Quintrevion Wisner | 2023 | TX
Jerrick Gibson* | 2024 | βββββ | FL
Christian Clark* Out | 2024 | βββ | AZ
CJ Baxter Out | 2023 | βββββ | FL
Key departures:
Jonathan Brooks
Savion Red Prob | 2022 | TX
Texas A&M
(HC / OC) PPG: 11.3 / 19.7 β SPP: 27.3 / 25.2 β OL: 66%
Le'Veon Moss | 2022 | ββββ | LA
Amari Daniels | 2021 | ββββ | FL
Note: Daniels and Moss were the top two runners on the depth chart in 2023, and it sounds like theyβll be RB1A/B again.
E.J. Smith | 2020 | ββββ | TX
David Bailey | 2018 | βββ | MD
Rueben Owens Out | 2023 | βββββ | TX
Texas State
(HC / OC) PPG: 17.7 / 18.2 β SPP: 23.1 / 23.1 β OL: 62%
Ismail Mahdi | 2023 | TX
Deion Hankins | 2019 | βββ | TX
Note: Hankins and Burgess transferred from UTEP and should provide depth behind Mahdi.
Lincoln Pare Ques | 2020 | ββ | TN
Torrance Burgess | 2022 | TX
Jaylen Jenkins | 2022 | βββ | TX
Texas Tech
(HC / OC) PPG: 11.8 / 14.7 β SPP: 23.1 / 23.1 β OL: 22%
Tahj Brooks | 2020 | βββ | TX
Cam'Ron Valdez | 2021 | βββ | TX
Note: This offence relied heavily on Brooks last season, which was abnormal for OC Zach Kittley. Typically, his offences lean heavier pass, and do not concentrate volume through one runner the way it did in 2023.
Blake Bedwell | 2021 | TX
Cameron Dickey* | βββ | TX
J'Koby Williams* | βββ | TX
Key departures:
(transfer) Bryson Donnell | 2022 | βββ | TX
(transfer) Anquan Willis | 2023 | βββ | TX
Toledo
(HC / OC) PPG: 16.3 / 16.7 β SPP: 25.7 / 25.7 β OL: 5%
Jacquez Stuart | 2019 | FL
Willie Shaw | 2021 | βββ | IL
Note: Stuart still has dual RB/WR eligibility on Fantrax. Drennen began his career at Kentucky but transferred last offseason. Clark was a walk on at UGA.
Sevaughn Clark | 2020 | GA
Mike Drennen | 2020 | ββββ | OH
Key departures:
Peny Boone
Troy
(HC / OC) PPG: 20.6 / 16.2 β SPP: 28.5 / NA β OL: 37%
Damien Taylor | 2022 | βββ | AL
Gerald Green | 2020 | GA
Note: PPG average for HC Gerad Parker is skewed due to sample size at Notre Dame. Parker has said they will aim to use a committee this season.
Jarris Williams | 2021 | βββ | AL
Jordan Lovett | 2023 | GA
Key departures:
Kimani Vidal
Jordon Ingram Ques | 2021 | βββ | AL
Tulane
(HC / OC) PPG: 17.3 / 15.1 β SPP: 26.7 / 26.7 β OL: 51%
Makhi Hughes | 2022 | βββ | AL
Shaadie Clayton-Johnson | 2020 | ββββ | LA
Note: A source close to the program stated that he expects Hughes to be a 1500 yard back this year per the G5 Hive podcast.
Arnold Barnes | 2023 | βββ | LA
Tate Jernigan | 2022 | TX
George Arata | 2022 | LA
Jamauri McClure* | βββ | AL
Key departures:
Iverson Celestine | 2021 | βββ | LA
Charles Schibler | 2021 | LA
Tulsa
(HC / OC) PPG: 18 / 10.2 β SPP: 24.1 / 24.1 β OL: 35%
Anthony Watkins | 2019 | βββ | TX
Bill Jackson | 2021 | βββ | MO
Viron Ellison* | βββ | TX
Lloyd Avant | 2023 | TX
Key departures:
Jordan Ford
Tahj Gary Ques | 2019 | βββ | GA
UAB
(HC / OC) PPG: 18.3 / 18.3 β SPP: 23.5 / 23.5 β OL: 91%
Lee Beebe | 2022 | AL
Isaiah Jacobs | 2020 | OK
Note: The PPG averages are skewed due to sample size.
Armoni Goodwin | 2021 | ββββ | AL
Lee Witherspoon | 2019 | βββ | AL
Dylan Peterson* | AL
Key departures:
Jermaine Brown Jr.
UCLA
(HC / OC) PPG: NA / 11.7 β SPP: NA / NA β OL: 59%
Keegan Jones | 2019 | βββ | TN
TJ Harden | 2022 | βββ | CA
Note: From a practice report: βKeegan Jones looks like the most effective running back, which is crazy to think about since he wasn't even utilized as a running back last season. He looks far more dynamic than the starter from last season, T.J. Harden, even though Foster said they're 1A and 1B at the moment.β
Jalen Berger | 2020 | ββββ | NJ
Anthony Adkins | 2019 | βββ | KY
Leo Kemp | 2023 | CA
Deshun Murrell Ques | 2022 | βββ | AL
Cameron Jones* | βββ | CA
Key departures:
Carson Steele
UConn
(HC / OC) PPG: 11.7 / 11.7 β SPP: 28.7 / 28.7 β OL: 42%
Camryn Edwards Prob | 2022 | CT
Victor Rosa | 2022 | βββ | CT
Note: Robinson comes in from UNC Charlotte. Edwards began to dominate touch volume down the stretch in 2023, but this might have been due to the health of Rosa. Itβs not clear if there will be one clear RB1, or a rotation.
Durell Robinson | 2023 | βββ | MD
Jayden Brown | 2022 | GA
Oliver Lundberg Coleman* | βββ | NE
UNLV
(HC / OC) PPG: 12.5 / 9.9 β SPP: 25 / 25 β OL: 63%
Jai'Den Thomas | 2023 | GA
Michael Allen | 2022 | ββββ | NC
Note: Kylin James transferred from the FCS school Central Arkansas this offseason. Allen transferred from NC State.
Kylin James | 2021 | AR
Devin Green* | βββ | CA
Greg Burrell* | βββ | NV
USC
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.7 / 16.1 β SPP: 25.1 / 25.1 β OL: 56%
Jo'Quavious Marks | 2020 | ββββ | GA
Quinten Joyner | 2023 | ββββ | TX
Note: From a USC beat report: βUSC enters the spring with one back it can trust [Jo Marks] and two backs fighting to be the second worthy of Saturday reps in the fall.β
A'Marion Peterson | 2023 | ββββ | TX
Bryan Jackson* | βββ | TX
Key departures:
Austin Jones
Marshawn Lloyd
UTEP
(HC / OC) PPG: NA / 12.5 β SPP: NA / 25.8 β OL: 10%
Jevon Jackson | 2022 | AL
Corey Wren | 2020 | βββ | LA
Note: Both of Jevon Jackson and Marquez Taylor followed new UTEP HC Scotty Walden from Austin Peay. Wren transferred from TCU.
Daryon Triche | 2020 | TX
Marquez Taylor | 2023 | TN
Ezell Jolly | 2023 | βββ | TX
Ashten Emory* | βββ | TX
Aaron Dumas Ques | 2021 | βββ | TX
Key departures:
Deion Hankins
Torrance Burgess
Calvin Hill | 2019 | βββ | TX
Mike Franklin | 2021 | βββ | AL
UTSA
(HC / OC) PPG: 15 / 11.2 β SPP: 23.8 / 23.8 β OL: 59%
Kevorian Barnes | 2021 | βββ | TX
Robert Henry | 2021 | βββ | MS
Rocko Griffin | 2020 | βββ | GA
Bryson Donnell | 2022 | βββ | TX
Mekhi Anderson* | βββ | FL
Utah
(HC / OC) PPG: 15.6 / 15.5 β SPP: 28.8 / 28.8 β OL: 53%
Micah Bernard | 2019 | βββ | CA
Jaylon Glover | 2022 | ββββ | FL
Note: Each of the staff spoke about the room in April, the quotes can be found here. Bernard has been referred to as RB1, with Mitchell closing the gap on he and Glover.
Mike Mitchell | 2023 | βββ | FL
Anthony Woods Ques | 2022 | CA
Dijon Stanley | 2023 | ββββ | CA
Charlie Vincent | 2019 | βββ | UT
John Randle | 2023 | ββββ | KS
Hunter Andrews* | βββ | TX
Key departures:
JaβQuinden Jackson
Utah State
(HC / OC) PPG: 12.5 / 10.6 β SPP: 21.4 / 21.4 β OL: 77%
Rahsul Faison | 2023 | PA
Robert Briggs | 2022 | βββ | TX
Jonathan Baird | 2020 | WA
Corbin Cottle | 2023 | UT
Nick Floyd* | CA
Key departures:
(transfer) Davon Booth | 2020 | NV
Vanderbilt
(HC / OC) PPG: 10 / 9 β SPP: 26.9 / NA β OL: 60%
Sedrick Alexander | 2023 | βββ | TX
AJ Newberry | 2023 | βββ | TX
Jamoni Jones | 2021 | OK
Chase Gillespie | 2022 | βββ | FL
Johann Cardenas* | βββ | TX
Virginia
(HC / OC) PPG: 16.9 / 8.4 β SPP: 25.4 / 25.4 β OL: 99%
Kobe Pace | 2020 | βββ | GA
Xavier Brown Ques | 2022 | βββ | KY
Note: HC Elliotβs time with Clemson skews his average.
Noah Vaughn | 2023 | βββ | TN
Jack Griese Sues | 2022 | VA
Donte Hawthorne | 2023 | βββ | VA
Virginia Tech
(HC / OC) PPG: 13 / 13 β SPP: 27.7 / 27.7 β OL: 98%
Bhayshul Tuten | 2021 | NJ
Malachi Thomas | 2021 | βββ | GA
Jeremiah Coney | 2023 | βββ | VA
Tyler Mason* | βββ | NC
Key departures:
(transfer) Tralon Mitchell | 2023 | βββ | NC
Wake Forest
(HC / OC) PPG: 9.7 / 9.7 β SPP: 24.7 / 24.7 β OL: 68%
Demond Claiborne | 2022 | ββββ | VA
Tate Carney | 2022 | βββ | NC
David Egbe Ques | 2023 | βββ | NJ
Ty Clark* | βββ | TN
Washington
(HC / OC) PPG: 13.5 / 13.5 β SPP: 27.1 / 27.1 β OL: 3%
Jonah Coleman | 2022 | βββ | CA
Cameron Davis Ques | 2019 | ββββ | CA
Note: Coleman followed HC Jedd Fisch from Arizona and should be considered the defacto RB1 until we hear otherwise. Mohammed has impressed in camp and is expected to burn his redshirt.
Adam Mohammed* | βββ | AZ
Daniyel Ngata | 2020 | ββββ | NV
Sam Adams Ques | 2020 | ββββ | WA
Camden Sirmon | 2022 | MT
Tybo Rogers Out | 2023 | βββ | CA
Key departures:
Dillon Johnson
Washington State
(HC / OC) PPG: 12.8 / 9 β SPP: 24 / 24 β OL: 71%
Leo Pulalasi | 2023 | βββ | WA
Djouvensky Schlenbaker | 2022 | βββ | WA
Wayshawn Parker* | βββ | CA
Dylan Paine | 2020 | ββ | WA
Josh Joyner* | βββ | CA
Key departures:
Nakia Watson
West Virginia
(HC / OC) PPG: 14.2 / 10.3 β SPP: 28.6 / 28.6 β OL: 69%
Jahiem White | 2023 | βββ | PA
CJ Donaldson Ques | 2022 | βββ | FL
Jaylen Anderson | 2022 | ββββ | OH
Diore Hubbard* | βββ | OH
Traevon Dunbar* | βββ | SC
Western Kentucky
(HC / OC) PPG: 9 / NA β SPP: 25.1 / NA β OL: 56%
Elijah Young | 2020 | βββ | TN
L.T. Sanders | 2022 | βββ | AL
Note: Hampton transfers in from Elon where he had over 1000 yards rushing in 2022.
Jalen Hampton | 2022 | MD
George Hart | 2021 | LA
Tate Titshaw* | βββ | GA
Key departures:
Ta'ron Keith | 2020 | βββ | FL
Western Michigan
(HC / OC) PPG: 11.2 / NA β SPP: 23.9 / 25.5 β OL: 74%
Jalen Buckley | 2022 | IL
Zahir Abdus-Salaam | 2021 | βββ | NJ
Keshawn King | 2021 | βββ | FL
Jamal Hailey | 2022 | MI
Jaden Nixon | 2021 | βββ | TX
Key departures:
CJ Hester | 2023 | OH
Wisconsin
(HC / OC) PPG: 18.5 / 14.9 β SPP: 24.1 / 24.1 β OL: 58%
Chez Mellusi Ques | 2019 | ββββ | FL
Tawee Walker | 2022 | NV
Note: Walker transferred from OU and will probably be RB1/B with Mellusi. The OC typically relies on two runners to carry most of the load.
Cade Yacamelli Ques | 2022 | βββ | PA
Jackson Acker | 2021 | βββ | WI
Nate White | 2023 | βββ | WI
Grover Bortolotti | 2021 | WI
Dilin Jones* | ββββ | MD
Gideon Ituka* | βββ | MD
Key departures:
Braelon Allen
Wyoming
(HC / OC) PPG: NA / 14.6 β SPP: NA / 26 β OL: 80%
Harrison Waylee | 2020 | βββ | IA
Jamari Ferrell | 2023 | CA
Note: The new Wyoming OC coached Kenneth Walker to a Doak Walker award in 2021.
Sam Scott | 2021 | NE
D.J. Jones | 2020 | βββ | NC
Dawaiian McNeely Ques | 2019 | βββ | CA
LJ Richardson | 2022 | ββ | NE
Nico Hamilton* | βββ | TX
Dontae Burch* | MO