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Corey Grant - Should see more touches in 2018

5/30/18

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Jacksonville Jaguars

Corey Grant

The release of veteran Chris Ivory this offseason leaves the Jaguars without their No. 2 running back from the 2017 season, with Grant being a major beneficiary of his departure, along with T.J. Yeldon. Grant has showcased the ability of a big-play threat, and totaled 248 yards on only 30 carries (8.3 average) last season. Yeldon seems likely to slide into the third-down role for Jacksonville due to his reliability as a pass blocker, which would leave Grant to serve as a change-of-pace option. Training camp should provide a better window into both players' potential roles, and if Grant can showcase improved pass-blocking ability it would go a long way towards securing an increased snap count. Regardless, the 26-year-old seems poised for an increased carry-count behind Leonard Fournette in 2018, after posting 68 carries for 414 yards and three touchdowns across his first three seasons.