College Football: Top 15 running backs entering 2018, ranked

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 30: Running back Lexington Thomas #3 of the UNLV Rebels slips a tackle by linebacker Jamal Scott #42 of the San Jose State Spartans during their game at Sam Boyd Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

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It’s impossible to discuss explosive running backs without mentioning Henderson. Riley Ferguson and Anthony Miller got all the headlines on Memphis’ offense in 2017, but the Tigers’ leading rusher had an absolutely stellar season. Henderson finished the season with 1,154 yards rushing on 8.9 yards per carry. Those are just ridiculous numbers, no matter what conference you’re playing in.

He was at his best over his final five games of the season – he eclipsed 100 yards rushing in each game, averaging 122.6 yards on the ground per game on 10.4 yards per carry. He missed the Liberty Bowl against Iowa State with an injury, and the Tigers suffered one of their three losses on the season. That’s not a coincidence.

As if defenses needed another reason to be terrified of Henderson, he also caught 24 passes for 226 yards, and returned a kickoff for a touchdown in 2016. There’s very little that he can’t do.

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