At the running back position, it is pretty clear that Cierre Wood will be the premier back this season with help from running back to receiver back to running back, Theo Riddick. The question is what young players will get the early nod to get meaningful practice reps that could lead to game reps. Safe money is on George Atkinson III to be the next man in at the running back position, if he is not moved to wide receiver. After that, there are still a couple of guys chomping at the bit to show what they can do. Cam McDaniel, who blew a year of eligibility on three carries for nine yards, will be in his second year in South Bend and should be eager to put to rest the concerns about his size. Looking back on his high school highlight videos, his tough running along with his quickness and agility, he should not have to worry. Cam Roberson will look to bounce back from injury to add a power running game to Kelly’s spread offense. Roberson is probably my biggest question mark in the backfield and also the player we may get the most answers about during spring practice.
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