Studs, Duds, and Sleepers: Running Back

Studs, Duds, and Sleepers: Running Backs

NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 01: Running back Rodney Anderson #24 of the Oklahoma Sooners breaks through the Florida Atlantic Owls defense at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Owls 63-14. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

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Dud: Rodney Anderson, Oklahoma

PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 01: Running back Rodney Anderson #24 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs the ball against defensive back J.R. Reed #20 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half in the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

Rodney Anderson is a lot of fun to watch and his talent is undeniable on tape, but there’s not much to watch given Anderson’s extensive injury history. He has good contact balance and his a north/south runner who makes the most of opportunities. That said, his injury history is long and that’s what lands him in the “dud” territory. Some team will likely gamble on Anderson, and the talent is there to be an impact runner at the next level, but his health is a concern. Having played only 17 games in his three years with Oklahoma and barely over 200 total touches, durability is a very large red flag for the otherwise talented Anderson.

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