Dominique Brown

Last season’s leading rusher, Jeremy Wright, will not be returning to school, leaving the Cardinals’ running back situation somewhat up in the air. Rising senior Senorise Perry suffered a knee injury late last season and may not be ready in time for the 2013 season. In steps Dominique Brown, who did not see the field in 2012 after tearing his MCL early in the year. He’s a converted quarterback with enough size (6-2, 220) to run between the tackles. Brown was impressive in spring workouts, rushing for 79 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries in the Cardinals’ spring game. He’ll likely open the season as the starter, with Perry shouldering part of the load upon his return from injury.

The Louisville offense really struggled to run last year, and moving Brown from quarterback to running back turned out to be the team's best option. Brown isn't exceptionally athletic by running back standards, but he is a strong runner who should have the inside track for the goal-line work in a Teddy Bridgewater offense that should be decent in 2012. Brown is worth owning in Big East-only leagues after scoring four times in the final seven weeks of 2011.