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Ohio State Football: 5 surprise breakout candidates for Buckeyes in 2019

By Daniel Smyth

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 24: Chris Olave #17, K.J. Hill #14 and Jahsen Wint #23 of the Ohio State Buckeyes, celebrate after Olave blocked a Michigan Wolverines punt in the third quarter and Ohio State scored a touchdown at Ohio Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Michigan 62-39. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 24: Chris Olave #17, K.J. Hill #14 and Jahsen Wint #23 of the Ohio State Buckeyes, celebrate after Olave blocked a Michigan Wolverines punt in the third quarter and Ohio State scored a touchdown at Ohio Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Michigan 62-39. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OH – OCTOBER 6: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is upended after a long gain in the first quarter by Raheem Layne #17 of the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – OCTOBER 6: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is upended after a long gain in the first quarter by Raheem Layne #17 of the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

J.K. Dobbins is without a doubt the top dog in the Buckeye backfield. Dobbins has proved he is one of the best running backs in the country after rushing for consecutive 1,000 yard seasons.

However, Dobbins cannot be expected to carry the load every down for Ohio State. Last season he split carries with Mike Weber which turned out to be an effective duo.

Weber is now a member of the Dallas Cowboys and Ohio State needs another running back on the roster to step up in place of him.

Enter, Master Teague.

Last season Teague impressed coaches and fans in his limited action. He rushed for 106 yards and one touchdown on just 17 carries.

The former four-star recruit from Murfreesboro, Tenn., is poised to see more action in 2019.

Teague is more of a power runner than Dobbins and could see some action near the goal-line. Additionally, if Dobbins were to suffer an injury it is highly likely that Teague would be the man to replace him.

A strong spring performance from Teague has him penciled in as the No. 2 running back heading into fall camp.

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