Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
Talk about an explosive runner, Chubb averaged 7.1 yards per carry last season as a freshman. Taking over for Todd Gurley, who was injured and suspended, the first-year phenom rushed for 1,547 yards and 14 touchdowns, finishing off the season with a huge game (266 rushing yards and two touchdowns) against Louisville in the Belk Bowl.
As the featured back this season, with Gurley playing in the NFL, Chubb’s production should soar.
Pro Football Focus notes that Chubb was the most elusive running back in the nation last year.
“No matter where he gets the ball, Chubb is the most difficult running back to tackle in college football. His 108.5 elusive rating was tops among FBS running backs, and he pairs it with impressive breakaway ability that saw him pick up 52.1 percent of his yards on runs of 15 or more yards, fourth-most in the nation.”
In addition to his skills running the ball, Chubb is also an accomplished receiver and will be the focal point of Georgia’s offense for the 2015 season.