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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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Nov 30, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) carries the ball during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. The Jaguars won 25-24. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) carries the ball during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. The Jaguars won 25-24. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Andre Williams, New York Giants

The darkhorse of this group is New York Giants running back Andre Williams. He had a very solid all-around rookie season this past year, and has quite a bit more potential to play himself into.

Last season in his rookie year with the Giants, Williams ended up carrying the football 217 times for 721 yards and seven touchdowns.

At 5-foot-11 and 230 pounds, he is a very strong running back but still possesses enough speed to break off a long run when he’s given the opportunity. New York is very high on him looking ahead to the future, and he is primed to have a big season in 2015. Eli Manning works very well alongside of Williams, which is another big key for the young running back out of Boston College.

It will be interesting to see what improvements he makes to his game throughout the offseason. He has a very well-rounded game already, but there is no doubt that he will come back next season an improved player.

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