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SEC Breakout Players 2016

By Justin Melton

Bo Scarborough has all the tools to be the next great running back in Tuscaloosa. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Bo Scarborough has all the tools to be the next great running back in Tuscaloosa. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Rawleigh Williams, RB, Arkansas

Oct 3, 2015; Knoxville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Rawleigh Williams (22) runs the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Arkansas won 24 to 20. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
The Hogs like to run the ball, which could mean a big year for Rawleigh Williams. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Last season Rawleigh Williams showed major flashes despite getting only minor playing time. As a freshman he carried the ball 56 times for 254 yards, good for 4.5 yards per carry. Unfortunately, just as Williams was really getting going he sustained a serious neck injury against Auburn that required surgery.

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But now Williams is healthy again, and looking to earn the starting running back job in the Hogs’ power-running attack. Alex Collins is a Seattle Seahawk, so the only real competition for Williams is senior Kody Walker. Walker is powerful but not particularly fast, as is to be expected when a back is 6’2″ 247 pounds. Williams offers a more balanced running style, and that is why I believe he will win the job and become a major piece of the Arkansas attack this season.

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