1. Eddie Lacy, running back, Seattle Seahawks
Practice makes perfect pic.twitter.com/Y93un4r0MP
— Eddie Lacy (@Lil_Eazy_Ana_42) June 18, 2017
The Seahawks went all in and signed Lacy to a one-year, prove it deal. So far, the robust running back has earned two cash-packed weight loss incentives and is on course for large role with his new team.
The Seahwks are not just going to hand over the starting job to Lacy. Third-year running back Thomas Rawls is very much in the picture. He was recently spotted at his OTAs sprinting around at lightening speed and finishing first in several drills. If he keeps up at this pace, Rawls will be a tough competitor to beat out during training camp.
Additionally, there is second-season running back C.J. Prosise to outperform as well. Prosise did not receive a lot of snaps in his rookie year due to injuries. But when he was on the field, he demonstrated exceptional skill.
Lacy will need to show that he is capable of duplicating the performances he managed during his first two seasons with the Green Bay Packers. The upcoming weeks will give Lacy the opportunity to dazzle his new head coach and carve out his role.