College Running Back Rankings 2016

Posted Jul 28, 2016
9. Elijah Hood, North Carolina. The Tar Heels led the nation in yards per play last season, and Hood was a big reason why. A four-star recruit in 2014, the 6-foot, 220-pound Hood thrived in his first season as starter, rushing for 1,463 yards and 17 TDs on 219 carries to average 6.7 yards per attempt. (Sports on Earth)

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