I will confess that I have been on the Barrett hype train since he was a junior in high school. I just think his running style is a great fit for AU's system and he reminds me a bit of Tre Mason coming out of high school. Obviously didn't get a chance to do much this past season but with the race wide open I am gonna stick with my guy

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Devan Barrett reminds me of Roc Thomas so much (minus the excessive spin moves) that it is hard for me to get on board with him being our every down back. He didn't do much in games to get me excited...

I don't see Roc at all in his game. Roc had elite acceleration & was elusive in the open field. Barrett's biggest knock is he lacks top end speed. He might have some of Roc's shiftiness but he was a much more physical runner in high school & less likely to dance around defenders

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I'm hoping either Asa Martin, a bulked up Kam Martin, Joiner, or Whitlow earn a majority of the carries.

*Shivers also looks scary good

FWIW none of these guys besides maybe Kam Martin have shown anything in games either. It's all a crapshoot right now. I could really see any of AU's backs winning the job. I just liked Barrett's tape the most coming out of high school so I am picking him to be the guy. If I trusted Gus to rotate I think a 1-2 punch of Barrett & Asa would be awesome with Kam as the change of pace

I would love to see Kam Martin prove everyone wrong (myself included) like KJ did many people this past year that he can be an everydown back. Would give AU a true HR threat at tailback. Excited to see who ends up being the guy next season