7. Derrius Guice, running back, LSU
Leonard Fournette. He’s pretty much a Louisiana demigod at this point, having smashed well over a dozen LSU records during his tenure as a student-athlete at Baton Rouge. It’s not going to be easy following that act, but that’s the task in front of Guice, who showed up pretty darn well last year when Fournette couldn’t play.
A dangerous dual-threat back, Guice is a better natural receiver than Fournette ever was. He totaled 1,493 yards and 16 touchdowns last season, starting eight games.
He’s also incredibly strong, as you’re about to find out.
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Not only does Guice have the pressure of following in Fournette’s footsteps, but he’s the only proven back the Tigers have heading into the upcoming season. If he were to either not live up to his hype or, God forbid, get injured, there is no guarantee LSU can conjure another back to carry the load.
Throw in the fact that LSU isn’t exactly quarterback U, and it’s a given head coach Ed Orgeron is going to give him the work he can handle and then some.