Written by Pete Fiutak at Campus Insiders.com
25. Ray Lawry, Jr. Old Dominion
The star of an improving Monarch attack, he’s an ultra-efficient machine running for 1,136 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2015 despite missing most of the last three games. When he’s right, he’s a 100-yard machine.
24. Tarean Folston, Sr. Notre Dame
Josh Adams will help form one of the nation’s better 1-2 rushing punches, but it’s Folston who should be the main man returning healthy after suffering a torn ACL in the 2015 opener. He might not be flashy, but he’ll be effective pounding away.
23. Jamaal Williams, Sr. BYU
Back after missing a big part of his career hurt, and then being suspended last season, the 6-2, 220-pounder is a threat for 1,500 yards as the real star of an offense with a spotlight on the quarterbacks.
22. Justin Jackson, Jr. Northwestern
He’s not all that big, and he’s not a blazer, but he’s athletic, tough, and productive with two straight 1,000-yard seasons. He’s been all the Wildcat offense has had.
21. Kareem Hunt, Sr, Toledo
Terry Swanson will get his share of the workload, but Hunt will still hit the 1,500-yard mark if all goes according to plan. His big problem is staying healthy, but when he’s in one piece he’s a powerful 100-yard machine.
20. Brian Hill, Jr. Wyoming
The Doak Walker semifinalist is big, fast, and able to hit the home run from anywhere on the field. He’ll split time a little more this year with more options returning, but he’ll be a 100-yard machine.
19. Joe Mixon, Soph. Oklahoma
Samaje Perine is the best running back in the Sooner backfield, but Mixon has the talent to be a superstar if he ever has to be the No. 1 back. He’s 6-1 and 226 pounds with tremendous quickness, and is more than just a complementary runner.
18. LJ Scott, Soph. Michigan State
The stats aren’t going to be there as part of a fantastic running back rotation, but the 238-pounder will be the goal line back and the one the O goes to.
17. Marlon Mack, Jr. South Florida
One of the biggest keys to the program’s turnaround, Mack ran for 1,381 yards and eight touchdowns as a 100-yard machine for an offense that didn’t have too much else.
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