Introduction
Running backs are a crucial part of any football team. They are responsible for carrying the ball and gaining yards on the ground. In this article, we will be comparing two of the best running backs in the NFL: Latavius Murray and Zonovan Knight. Both players have had successful careers so far, but which one is better? Let’s find out.
Latavius Murray
Latavius Murray is a running back for the New Orleans Saints. He played college football at the University of Central Florida and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
During his time with the Raiders, Murray had a breakout season in 2015 where he rushed for 1,066 yards and six touchdowns. He was named to the Pro Bowl that season and was also named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week twice.
After spending four seasons with the Raiders, Murray signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2017. He played two seasons with the Vikings before signing with the Saints in 2019.
Zonovan Knight
Zonovan Knight is a running back for the NC State Wolfpack. He played high school football at Southern Nash High School in Bailey, North Carolina.
In his freshman season at NC State, Knight rushed for 745 yards and five touchdowns. He was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team and was also a Freshman All-American.
Knight has continued to improve in his sophomore season, rushing for 645 yards and seven touchdowns in just six games.
Rushing Yards
One of the most important statistics for a running back is their rushing yards. Latavius Murray has rushed for a total of 4,977 yards in his career, with an average of 4.0 yards per carry.
Zonovan Knight, on the other hand, has rushed for a total of 1,390 yards in just two seasons, with an average of 5.0 yards per carry. While Knight has fewer rushing yards than Murray, he has a higher average yards per carry.
Touchdowns
Another important statistic for a running back is their number of touchdowns. Latavius Murray has scored a total of 45 touchdowns in his career, with 5 of them being in the 2020 season.
Zonovan Knight has scored a total of 12 touchdowns so far in his college career.
Receiving Yards
Running backs are not just responsible for carrying the ball, but also catching passes out of the backfield. Latavius Murray has caught a total of 153 passes for 1,244 yards and 6 touchdowns in his career.
Zonovan Knight has caught a total of 13 passes for 69 yards and 1 touchdown in his college career.
Conclusion
Both Latavius Murray and Zonovan Knight are talented running backs in their respective leagues. While Murray has more experience and better statistics overall, Knight has shown great potential in his young career. Ultimately, it is up to individual preference as to which running back is better. However, one thing is for sure – both players are forces to be reckoned with on the football field.