running back
noun
: a football back (such as a halfback or fullback) who carries the ball on running plays
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Former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty may not have enjoyed the success he’s been used to in his first season with the Las Vegas Raiders, but things may be looking up for the former Bronco in 2026.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2026
The pick up of running back Kenneth Walker is like getting Ringo Starr to replace Pete Best.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Auburn landed two four-star recruits this week — top-150 prospect Isaac McNeil, a linebacker, and running back Kingston Miles.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 5 June 2026
While Kittle gets back up to full speed and rather relies so much again on running back Christian McCaffrey’s receiving ability, the 49ers added beyond Evans by signing Christian Kirk and drafting De’Zhaun Stribling.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2026
The pick up of running back Kenneth Walker is like getting Ringo Starr to replace Pete Best.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Auburn landed two four-star recruits this week — top-150 prospect Isaac McNeil, a linebacker, and running back Kingston Miles.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 5 June 2026
While Kittle gets back up to full speed and rather relies so much again on running back Christian McCaffrey’s receiving ability, the 49ers added beyond Evans by signing Christian Kirk and drafting De’Zhaun Stribling.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
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“Running back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20back. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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