Alabama will arguably have the deepest rotation of running backs in the fall, as it returns seven players to its roster at the position.
Najee Harris, a senior, returns as the Crimson Tide’s 1,000-yard rusher in 2019 – totaling 1,224 yards with 13 touchdowns. He posted five 100-yard games last year and is back to position himself for a first-round grade in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Behind him, Alabama has Brian Robinson, Trey Sanders, Keilan Robinson and a trio of true freshmen – Jase McClellan, Roydell Williams and Kyle Edwards – that fans are excited to see.
Regardless of who wins the starting job at quarterback, Nick Saban wants to see the Tide have a balanced attack and run the football.
With the offensive line it returns, the potential to be a physical bunch is there offensively.
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Each back in the rotation brings something different to the table, so it will be interesting to see how they complement each other.
In Friday’s airing of In My Own Words, yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine dove into the running game.
Check out the video below.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
