NFL: 5 running backs who will break out in 2015

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Nov 2, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill (32) celebrates his touchdown during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 33-23. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati Bengals

Perhaps the biggest surprise in the NFL at the running back position last season was Jeremy Hill, who took over the Cincinnati Bengals’ starting job fairly quickly. Hill is poised to come up with an even bigger season in 2015, and the Bengals believe that they have a star in the making in their backfield.

Last season with the Bengals, Hill ended up rushing for 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns on 222 carries.

Cincinnati needs that type of running back in a big way with Andy Dalton as their starting quarterback. Hill will be the workhorse running back for the Bengals, and will produce even more than he did this past season.

The Bengals will be relying on him to put up even bigger numbers if they want to make another run at the postseason.

Needless to say, Hill has “star” potential looking ahead into the future. He has the exact right balance of speed and strength to be an every down back, and is in a perfect system for him to excel.

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