Dec 30, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) stiff arms Louisville Cardinals cornerback Terell Floyd (19) during the first quarter of the Belk Bowl held at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Let’s take you through which teams in the Southeastern Conference will have the best thoroughbreds. Here are the Top 5 SEC running backs heading into 2015.
In the SEC, there are a few things that ring true nearly every season. Number one is that most teams will have great defenses or have playmakers that stand out from the rest of the nation. Number two is that there will be plenty of workhorses at the running back position.
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In 2015, there are six SEC running backs that ranked in the top 10 statistically that are returning. These athletes will more than fill the void left from the talented receivers and quarterbacks who left last season.
Let’s take a look at the teams in the Southeastern Conference that have the best thoroughbreds. There are plenty of great workhorses to look at.
Is it Derrick Henry’s time to shine? Can Nick Chubb continue his dominance from last season? Or will the dynamic duo in Arkansas vault Arkansas to the Promised Land? One thing is for sure, there are plenty of running backs to debate on, but only five will make my cut.
Here are the Top 5 SEC running backs heading into the 2015 college football season.
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