Week 1: Darkhorse 4A Backs Exploding Onto The Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taking a look at some 4A backs that are making a statement and have turned some heads in week 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["145655"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Patton was a big physical back that was able to tear through the defense. He was able to use his physicality to break tackles and gain extra yards. He was able to use his speed and break a big explosive play touchdown, where he walked into the endzone. He showed good vision being able to cut the ball back and find some lanes to run through. 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