No. 3 – RB Travis Etienne
Doak Walker Award: 🏆
PFF Pick: Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
Etienne set the PFF record with the highest percentage of missed tackles forced per carry by breaking a tackle on 46% of his attempts…pic.twitter.com/s5P7hqn6zP
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Overview:
Truth be known, Etienne might be undervalued, and if possible, even a little underutilized. The Clemson offense is a balanced one, but with Trevor Lawrence at quarterback, and the receivers running through defenses like an arrow through wind, it doesn’t have to rely heavily on the running game.
Even still, Etienne is one of the most skilled backs in the country. He’s got great vision and explosiveness and is a big play waiting to happen if he gets into the second-level of the defense. It usually takes more than one guy to bring him down too. He makes it awfully tough put a focus on clamping down on the passing game.
Stats:
182 rushes for 1,500 yards (8.2 avg.), 17 touchdowns