Jonathan Ward

Ward's phenomenal end to the season, highlighted by 71 carries for 528 yards and five scores in four November games, gives a glimpse at what he can do as the featured back. He also has very little competition for carries; no other CMU back had more than 54 rushes last year and neither of the other 50-plus-carry rushers averaged 4.0 YPC. Ward has speed unlike most other MAC backs with an array of moves to make defenders look foolish, and he'll be running behind an experienced line. His combination of skill and team context makes him a worthwhile target.