Top 10 Big 12 Running Backs Entering the 2015 College Football Season

Sep 6, 2014; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back De

But he still belongs on this list when you consider that he put up those numbers as a freshman and also had absolutely no help. With 18 receptions for 217 yards and a touchdowns last year as well, Avery showed he could also be a threat in the passing game. And remember that was nonexistent at Kansas.

Perhaps with new coaching and a new system, he’ll be able to become a very dangerous force in the conference.

That may not happen immediately, but this guys has at least two years left in the program. And based on eye-test and skill set, he is a very good running back.

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Corey Avery

Sophomore, Kansas Jayhawks

If there was ever a player to feel bad for, it would be Corey Avery. Honestly, if he actually had decent coaching, a passing game, or an offensive line, he could have been incredible as a running back last year. Many great ones have all three. Avery had none.

Yet, somehow, Avery still managed to put up 631 yards on 151 carries for a 4.2 yards per carry average and 5 touchdowns. It doesn’t seem like much, and that’s why he is not higher on this list.

But he still belongs on this list when you consider that he put up those numbers as a freshman and also had absolutely no help. With 18 receptions for 217 yards and a touchdowns last year as well, Avery showed he could also be a threat in the passing game. And remember that was nonexistent at Kansas.

Perhaps with new coaching and a new system, he’ll be able to become a very dangerous force in the conference.

That may not happen immediately, but this guys has at least two years left in the program. And based on eye-test and skill set, he is a very good running back.

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