Alabama Football 2021 Season Preview: Running Backs

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Brian Robinson Jr. #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes ahead of Tuf Borland #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Brian Robinson Jr. #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes ahead of Tuf Borland #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Trey Sanders

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

HT/WT: 6’0, 214 LBs.

Hometown: Port Saint Joe, FL

High School: IMG Academy

Number: 6

Despite suffering an injury mid-way through the season, Trey Sanders enters year three in Tuscaloosa after rushing for 134 yards on 30 carries a year ago.

While injuries have played a role during his first two seasons at Alabama, Sanders showed some flashes when healthy a year ago including a 12-carry, 80-yard performance last season against Mississippi State. A former five-star recruit and No. 1 running back in the country in the Class of 2019, Sanders is a popular breakout candidate waiting to happen.

Sanders this season will most-likely be the popular pick to serve as the No. 2 running back right behind Robinson on the depth chart. The talent with Sanders is evident when healthy, and is a player that could find himself in a bigger role as the season goes on.

Prediction for 2021 Season Stat Line:

120 carries, 700 yards, 6 TD, 15 catches, 150 yards, 1 TD