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NFL: 5 running backs who will break out in 2015

By Evan Massey

Dec 22, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill (32) against the Denver Broncos at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 37-28. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill (32) against the Denver Broncos at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 37-28. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) runs the ball in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 47-14. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) runs the ball in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 47-14. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Latavius Murray, Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders need a boost from their running game next season, and if they don’t end up signing anyone else then Latavius Murray appears to be the first in line to win the starting job. Murray is a big running at 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds, but he possesses great speed and will be a threat if he does get on the field consistently as the starter.

During the 2014 season, Murray ended up rushing for 424 yards and two touchdowns on 82 carries.

At 25 years old, Murray has been waiting for this kind of chance to prove himself to the NFL. There is no question that he has the ability to be a starting running back, and he could soon get the chance to prove that.

Oakland is planning to give him that opportunity unless they are able to come away with a player like DeMarco Murray in free agency.

That being said, Murray is going to figure out a way to put up a huge season in 2015. He has the physical ability and he got just enough experience in 2014 to get himself ready and prepared for the big stage next year.

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