I really think our backfield depth is fine just taking Kiner this year.

2019 recruiting class: Emery and TDP

2019 backfield: CEH, Curry (soph), Emery (fresh), TDP (fresh) 4 backs

2020 recruiting class: Tre Bradford

2020 backfield: Curry (junior), Emery (soph), TDP (soph), Bradford (fresh) 4 backs

2021 recruiting class: Kiner

2021 backfield: Curry (senior), emery (junior), TDP (junior), Bradford (soph), Kiner (fresh)
5 backs, 4 if Curry goes pro, but you definitely still have emery and TDP for this season.

2022 recruiting class: 2 studs (Moss for sure)

2022 backfield: this is where this projection gets a little murky. For this model I will assume the worst and say TDP and Emery both leave early for the NFL. In that case we would have Bradford (junior), kiner (soph), and 2 freshman studs. 4 backs minimum

So in my opinion, a lot of whether or not to take another back this year rests on if we think Tre Bradford is going to be able to potentially be our lead back as a junior. If he proves to be a player, we are more than fine in 2022 with him, kiner, and 2 likely blue chip freshman.

I trust the staff on Bradford.

I also believe that between the 4 running backs we will likely sign in the 2022 and 2023 recruiting classes, at least one will be a major contributor in 2023 either as a sophomore or true freshman.

2023 recruiting class: 2 more guys
2023 backfield: Bradford (senior), kiner (junior), 2 sophomores, and 2 incoming freshman. 6 backs or 5 if Bradford goes pro.

That’s how I’d handle the running back numbers

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Posted by Chalkywhite84

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Posted on 7/21/20 at 4:57 pm to GorgeousGeorge

I trust the staff on bradford also but what happens if he gets hurt and its just kiner and 2 freshman.
What if bradford transfers.
You cant go 2 years in a row only taking 1 rb
Every year its we will take 2 studs but its lookong like 2 years in a row they cant even get 2

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Posted by alumni95

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Posted on 7/22/20 at 5:57 pm to GorgeousGeorge

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2019 backfield: Curry (soph)

Just stumbled on page 6 and not quite certain why there is so much RB discussion in a Foreman thread.

But anyways... Curry was a RSFR in 2019 and will be a Soph on 2020 roster. So if he doesn’t leave early he can be here another 3 seasons, counting to 2022.

I don’t see all 3 of Curry, TDP, and Emery gone in 2022, unless one of them happens to transfer out.

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