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The preponderance of NFL starting running backs played high school football in the SEC territory, specifically Florida and Georgia.
The two states make up nearly one half (14) of the announced 32 starters heading into Week 1 of the NFL season.
Central (Miami, Fla.) is the alma mater of two starters —
Dalvin Cook of the Vikings and
Devonta Freeman of the Falcons. Seven others from the Sunshine State also top their team's depth chart.
Five starters come from Georgia, followed by California (4), Pennsylvania (3), Alabama (2) and Texas (2). Seven other states boast one starting running back.
See the infographic below for a complete geographical breakdown.