Former Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough has had a rough time finding any stability in the NFL.
After being drafted in the final round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, he was placed on the practice squad, then waived, then picked up by the Seahawks and then released again.
When Detroit picked up the back who just wanted a chance, no one knew what to expect as they have former Auburn star Kerryon Johnson leading the backfield.
With K. Johnson out with an injured knee, he was given the opportunity to show what he can do.
And he made the most of it.
In five games played with the Lions in 2019, Scarbrough had 80 carries for 335 yards and a lone touchdown.
While the numbers may not be spectacular, it shows that Detroit trusts the potential within the Crimson Tide product.
He could even be a great complement to K. Johnson – Note: I said complement, not back up.
“I thought both of them ran well,” Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said. “It was really great to see Kerryon back out there. He fought hard to be able to return for us. It was good to see him, had some nice runs for us. I think it’s good for him and good for the future, as well as having Bo.”
Scarbrough may not be the starting running back for the team heading into 2020, but he now knows that he has a team that wants him, respects his talents and plans to utilize him in all the right ways.
He looks to enter and finish the 2020 season with the same team, which would be the first time he’s done this in what would then be his third season in the NFL.
There is a lot in-store for Scarbrough, but only time will tell how successful of a running back he will be in the Lions’ system.
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