Saquon Barkley is off to the NFL following three years of jaw-dropping moments, ending a thrilling era for Nittany Lions fans. However, Penn State’s backfield remains well-stocked heading into 2018. The unit will feature two former five-star prospects, a playmaking senior, and perhaps on of the flat-out fastest running backs in the nation. Let’s take a close at what to expect of Penn State’s running back unit in 2018.
The Starter
Sanders entered Penn State as an incredibly decorated recruit, named the top running back in his class, top player in Pennsylvania, and an offer in-hand from every major program you can name.