- Master Tesfatsion of The Washington Post reports that “it’s clear” Washington Redskins RB Rob Kelley will be the starting running back, noting that Jay Gruden has typically stuck with experienced runners over rookies in the past.
- Kelley’s overall 2016 grade of 75.0 ranked 35th among 61 qualifying running backs. He took a backseat to Matt Jones to start the year last year, but his solid performances both last season and in training camp have earned him a starting position over 2017 draft pick Samaje Perine.
- Kelley was impressive as a rookie running back in 2016. He forced 36 missed tackles on 168 rushing attempts, third-most among rookie running backs. Even more impressive, Kelley was only one missed tackle behind Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliot, who had 322 rushing attempts compared to Kelley’s 168.
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