King Doerue

Doerue led the way for an unimpressive Boilermakers ground game last season. When it was all said and done, he accounted for 39 percent of the carries overall, racking up five rushing touchdowns and 451 yards on 130 carries (3.5 YPC) while adding 20 grabs for 148 yards and another two scores on 32 targets. The sophomore may be positioned for another leading role again this season after both Tario Fuller and Richie Worship graduated, leaving Spencer Horvath as the most experienced option behind him. However, the pass-heavy offensive scheme of Jeff Brohm and a talented passing attack could lead to a limited number of touches again in 2020 for Doerue even if he’s deemed the clear starter. At the same time, there was a stretch of seven straight games last season where Doerue finished with double-digit carries, suggesting he may have some upside.