NFL 2020: Where Week 1 starting running backs went to high school
By Aaron Williams
Sep 16, 2020, 1:00pm
From Clyde Edwards-Helaire to Derrick Henry, every back has his own unique story and path to becoming a Week 1 starter.
The NFL's Week 1 action is in the books and the return of football has most fans rejoicing. In the weird year that is 2020, to have the NFL, fantasy football and all that goes with the game makes all of us feel a little normal again.
From newcomers like Clyde Edwards-Helaire to veterans like Dalvin Cook and familiar faces on new teams like Melvin Gordon II, every running back has his own unique story and path to becoming a Week 1 starter. That path began at the high school level.
In the graphic below, we outline the prep roots of all 32 projected starters. Florida and Georgia lead the way with five players each, including the Titans' Derrick Henry (Yulee, Fla) and the Saints' Alvin Kamara (Norcross, Ga.). Pennsylvania is next with four, while California and Texas each have one starter.
Keep scrolling for a complete breakdown of the NFL's star running backs.
