For the Los Angeles Chargers, one of the most intriguing position battles will be at the No. 2 running back position behind starter Melvin Gordon.
It’s clear that Gordon is going to be the team’s No. 1 back for years to come, but like just about every team in the league, having a rotation of talented, complementary backs is pretty much a must.
Last summer, undrafted rookie Austin Ekeler came out of nowhere, rising from the No. 6 running back on the depth chart to become the primary backup by the time the season opened. He leaped over experienced players such as Andre Williams, Kenjon Barner, Kenneth Farrow and Branden Oliver to do so.