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Five Best Running Backs the Buccaneers Will Face in 2016

By Alan Schechter

Nov 1, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 23-20 in over time. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 23-20 in over time. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) and running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) react following Elliot
Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) and running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) react following Elliot /

Ezekiel Elliott

Before we move to the number one choice, whom I am sure many of you have predicted by now, I wanted to give honorable mention to this young rookie.

Over his final two years of college, Elliott was a star member of the Buckeyes, posting over 1,800 yards rushing each year.  Over the two years, he scored 41 touchdowns, and 43 overall for his college career.

His big game performances have been nothing short of monstrous.  In January of 2015, en route to the National Championship, Elliott posted performances of 230 yards and 246 yards.  He rushed for 149 yards in his final Bowl game appearance against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish this past January.

We couldn’t put him on the list because he hasn’t played a game yet, but behind the Dallas offensive line, he may just be on everyone’s list before we know it.

Now, to finish the countdown.

Next: Number One

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