Trey Potts

Potts is Minnesota’s top returning rusher from the 2021 season despite playing only five games before suffering a season-ending undisclosed injury last season. The junior running back accumulated 552 yards and six touchdowns on 112 carries during his short stint as Minnesota’s primary back in place of previous starter Mohamed Ibrahim, who also suffered a season-ending injury to open the season. However, Potts’ impressive production may have been a function of the team’s highly experienced offensive line that was able to outmuscle a relatively weak slate of non-conference opponents. Minnesota finished the 2021 season with the most rushes per game (46.2) of any Power 5 team, and this run-first identity should carry on into 2022. Therefore, Minnesota should utilize a steady backup rotation of Potts and Bryce Williams to help spell starting running back Ibrahim, who elected to exercise his final season of collegiate eligibility.