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Ranking the Big Ten: Running Back
- Antwan Raymond of Rutgers is identified as the preseason frontrunner for Big Ten RB of the Year, with top all‑purpose production highlighted.
- Raymond rushed for 1,241 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns last season, along with 225 receiving yards and two receiving TDs.
- Bo Jackson from Ohio State is listed among the top five, with 1,090 rushing yards as a true freshman and strong after‑contact numbers.
- Darius Taylor of Minnesota is noted for multiple 100+ yard games and 2,455 career rushing yards entering his senior season.
- Jordan Marshall of Michigan is described as the clear RB1 after a season with over 1,000 all‑purpose yards and 932 rushing yards.
- King Miller of USC is included as the fifth spot, rising from a walk‑on to near‑1,000 rushing yards with 972 yards on 11 carries in Big Ten play.
- The article frames the Big Ten tailbacks as NFL‑talent rich, ranging from elusiveness to power, reflecting season expectations for 2026.
- The piece includes contextual context about 2025 season performances and future projections tied to the 2026 season.
- The article references Raymond’s 76 tackles evaded and 884 yards after contact as indicators of his elusiveness.
- The list features five players: Antwan Raymond, Bo Jackson, Darius Taylor, Jordan Marshall, and King Miller.
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