Tyler Allgeier
This is the obvious first possibility. Allgeier is already considered an upper-tier running back coming into the 2021 season. Throw in a new quarterback and receivers that demand respect and double coverage and Allgeier could have the perfect recipe to have a Jamaal Williams kind of season.
Last season, Allgeier led the Cougars with 1,130 rushing yards and 174 receiving yards. He averaged 7.5 yards per carry! While these numbers can’t be expected this season against seven Power Five teams, if he can keep that average around 5.5 yards per carry and can increase his presence in the passing game, Allgeier could very well set himself up with a 1,000/500/15(rushing/receiving/TD) season. Players who do that tend to get drafted pretty high in the NFL Draft.
Maybe the most impressive part of Allgaiers game that could lead to NFL interest is his size. Small running backs just don’t make it in the NFL very often, regardless of how good they are in college. At 5-11, 220 pounds, Allgeier matches up with running backs Christian McCaffrey, Jonathan Taylor, and yes, Jamaal Williams.