Deontae Cooper

Once one of the nation's most promising young running backs, Cooper (6-0, 201) suffered through three ACL tears starting in 2010 before finally getting on the field as a junior in 2013. With Bishop Sankey in the NFL, there is a big opportunity at the position, and it's likely up to Cooper and Dwayne Washington to step into that void. It's possible both will play extensively this year, but Cooper could have an edge considering his comeback effort. He ran for 270 yards (6.3 YPC) and three touchdowns last year while Washington ran for 332 (7.1 YPC) and four scores.