I posted before the season that I expected our running back room to be more explosive based on just watching Raleek (and Hollywood) move. Now, I think our running game has fell so far below expectations for various rooms but Raleek is showing us the potential.

I've been looking at some of Raleek Brown's numbers compared to other SEC running backs, and I think there's a legitimate argument that he's making considerably more of his opportunities than we realize.

Through nine games, Brown has ONLY 109 carries for 537 yards, 18 receptions, and 8 total touchdowns. He's averaging just 12.1 carries per game, compared to 23.2 for Missouri's Jamal Roberts, 21.8 for Tennessee's DeSean Bishop, and 18.4 for LSU's Dilin Jones.

But here's where the numbers get interesting.

1. Explosive Run Rate (10+ Yards)

Percentage of carries resulting in gains of 10+ yards:

• Raleek Brown (Texas): 14.7%

• DeSean Bishop (Tennessee): 12.8%

• Jamal Roberts (Missouri): 12.0%

• Jadan Baugh (Florida): 11.9%

• Dilin Jones (LSU): 10.8%

Brown is generating explosive runs at a higher rate than all four of the SEC's most heavily utilized running backs.

2. Fourth-Quarter Explosiveness

This might be my favorite statistic.

• Brown: 8 runs of 10+ yards on just 28 carries.

• Roberts: 7 runs of 10+ yards on 53 carries.

• Bishop: 7 runs of 10+ yards on 62 carries.

Brown is averaging 6.6 yards per carry in the fourth quarter and has generated more 10+ yard runs than either of those backs despite receiving roughly half the opportunities.

3. Touchdown Production Per Touch

Brown has scored 8 touchdowns on 127 offensive touches. That's a touchdown every 15.9 touches.

Compare that to:

• Jamal Roberts: 10 TDs on 225 touches (22.5 touches per TD).

• Dilin Jones: 7 TDs on 203 touches (29 touches per TD).

Brown has actually scored more touchdowns than Jones despite having 76 fewer touches.

I hope we lean in heavy to Raleek!

3 minutes ago, TheSingletron said:

I posted before the season that I expected our running back room to be more explosive based on just watching Raleek (and Hollywood) move. Now, I think our running game has fell so far below expectations for various rooms but Raleek is showing us the potential.

I've been looking at some of Raleek Brown's numbers compared to other SEC running backs, and I think there's a legitimate argument that he's making considerably more of his opportunities than we realize.

Through nine games, Brown has ONLY 109 carries for 537 yards, 18 receptions, and 8 total touchdowns. He's averaging just 12.1 carries per game, compared to 23.2 for Missouri's Jamal Roberts, 21.8 for Tennessee's DeSean Bishop, and 18.4 for LSU's Dilin Jones.

But here's where the numbers get interesting.

1. Explosive Run Rate (10+ Yards)

Percentage of carries resulting in gains of 10+ yards:

• Raleek Brown (Texas): 14.7%

• DeSean Bishop (Tennessee): 12.8%

• Jamal Roberts (Missouri): 12.0%

• Jadan Baugh (Florida): 11.9%

• Dilin Jones (LSU): 10.8%

Brown is generating explosive runs at a higher rate than all four of the SEC's most heavily utilized running backs.

2. Fourth-Quarter Explosiveness

This might be my favorite statistic.

• Brown: 8 runs of 10+ yards on just 28 carries.

• Roberts: 7 runs of 10+ yards on 53 carries.

• Bishop: 7 runs of 10+ yards on 62 carries.

Brown is averaging 6.6 yards per carry in the fourth quarter and has generated more 10+ yard runs than either of those backs despite receiving roughly half the opportunities.

3. Touchdown Production Per Touch

Brown has scored 8 touchdowns on 127 offensive touches. That's a touchdown every 15.9 touches.

Compare that to:

• Jamal Roberts: 10 TDs on 225 touches (22.5 touches per TD).

• Dilin Jones: 7 TDs on 203 touches (29 touches per TD).

Brown has actually scored more touchdowns than Jones despite having 76 fewer touches.

I hope we lean in heavy to Raleek!

Great information!!!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

This is great stuff @TheSingletron !

Watching the games it feels like he gets better as the game goes on and I love that these numbers back that up

The pint-sized playmaker!

Just now, Jordan Scruggs said:

This is great stuff @TheSingletron !

Watching the games it feels like he gets better as the game goes on and I love that these numbers back that up

The pint-sized playmaker!

Agreed!!!