Three Former Tide Running Backs are Listed in the Top 10

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NFL Analyst Maurice Jones-Drew has listed three former Tide running backs among his top 10 leading rushers for the 2024 season.

Derrick Henry (#2): Jones-Drew anticipates that Henry and Lamar Jackson’s offensive duo could be terrifying and cause significant damage to defenses. Jones-Drew speaks highly of Henry’s physicality and speed, and how it will align perfectly with Baltimore’s ground attack, comparing it to “thunder and lighting in a Midwest June sky.”

Jahmyr Gibbs (#8): Jones-Drew credits the Lions for having a thunder and lightning combo, with David Montgomery as thunder and Gibbs as lightning. Lions fans could be witnessing another historic season. Anytime Gibbs has the ball, he poses a threat to defenses. Jones-Drew anticipates that Gibbs will have more carries than Montgomery this upcoming season.

And last but not least, coming in at the ninth rank is Josh Jacobs. Jones-Drew firmly believes that Jacobs will have a solid season, especially since he will likely be the Packers go-to running back. Jacobs could be in a better position with the Packers than his previous team, and it is anticipated that he and Jordan Love together could create significant challenges for defenders.

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